Wanting to change from STs to LTs..........
We are the proud new owners of a 2007 K-Z Sportsman 5th wheel. The unit is in EXCELLENT shape for its age. This is our first (but likely won't be our last). I have read numerous posts on the argu...
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Thanks everyone for the input!!
Laknox:
Interesting comment. I did some research and discovered that the next size down in either the Michelin LTX A/T 2 or Michelin XPS Rib is an LT225/75R16. However, there is no LT235/75R16. There is a LT235/85R16 but this tire is too tall.
Gitane59:
The XPS Ribs look like a really great tire. And the reviews on Tirerack are stellar. They do appear to require a narrower wheel which would certainly help in the clearance issues. I was just trying to avoid that $300.00 cost per tire. But then, I guess some sacrifices have to be made, huh? lol
Another question:
It appears that if I were to put on the XPS Ribs that there is a range of tire pressures that I could actually run. Is it recommended to run a lower tire pressure since I will be loading the tire less than 80% of its capacity? Or does less tire pressure totally defeat the purpose of going with a larger tire?
Laknox:
Interesting comment. I did some research and discovered that the next size down in either the Michelin LTX A/T 2 or Michelin XPS Rib is an LT225/75R16. However, there is no LT235/75R16. There is a LT235/85R16 but this tire is too tall.
Gitane59:
The XPS Ribs look like a really great tire. And the reviews on Tirerack are stellar. They do appear to require a narrower wheel which would certainly help in the clearance issues. I was just trying to avoid that $300.00 cost per tire. But then, I guess some sacrifices have to be made, huh? lol
Another question:
It appears that if I were to put on the XPS Ribs that there is a range of tire pressures that I could actually run. Is it recommended to run a lower tire pressure since I will be loading the tire less than 80% of its capacity? Or does less tire pressure totally defeat the purpose of going with a larger tire?
