New tires
Im looking to replace all tires due to a recent blow out and uneven wear. I currently have ST 235/80R16 Powerking Towmax STR tires and would like to explore LT rated tires. Two reasons being: tire...
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kedanie wrote:
Keep in mind here that FastEagle is an "internet Shill". His agenda is to keep you in the ST tires. He has changed his tactics yet again and is now attempting to sway the uninformed RVers by pushing the most expensive tire first.
The realities are that with 6000# axles, you are a perfect fit for the LT 235-85-16 tires. They are a little taller than the ST's you are dumping. If spacing between tires is to tight then the LT 245-75-16 tire will fit the same as your current tires. Both offer a load capacity of 3042# which will cover the rating of your axles. In all likelihood, your rims are also rated for 3042# at 80psi. If you want to go with the "G" rated tire that the "Shill" mentioned, then you need to verify that you have wheels rated for 110psi. If not, you would need to also buy new rims.
There are several manufacturers out there that make suitable LT tires that will serve you well. Check out the Michelin XPS RIB and the Bridgestone Duravis R250 for example. Both are steel carcas tires that have an exemplary record.
Keith
OK, take a little time to cool-off and see if you can find a valid reference to support your recommendations for tires with less load capacity than the vehicle manufacturer has provided. And please don’t give me this one - http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=571.120 - because you don’t know how to read and apply its information.
FastEagle
