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Learjet
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Mar 19, 2018

push back trying to get Michelin XPS RIB installed

I'm getting some push back trying to get Michelin XPS RIB installed on my 5th wheel trailer with 6,000 lbs axles.

Dealer is wanting me to use ST trailer tires, online chat with Michelin left my wanting to throw my computer at the wall. Trying to explain the GVW rating for the trailer was not an issue at 13,740 lbs. Kept telling him I have 6,000 lbs axle and the axle rating was the important thing that all the weight is not carried on the axles, even gave him my actual scaled weights.

Can't find any docs from Michelin approving these tire for use as in my situation....anyone??

43 Replies

  • Had no issues at Discount Tire. Find another dealer, your's is an idiot.
  • Airstream puts Michelins on their upper end 30' TT's. Show them the data on that.
  • What tire dealer? Have you looked for a Discount Tires dealer. Or better yet, buy them online from somplace like tire rack, dismount the wheels at home and take them to a local tire store and have the old tires taken off and new ones mounted and balanced.