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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Well, I finally made a decision. After a BUNCH of research and consideration, I decided on the HiSpec S5 aluminum wheels (rated 3580 pounds) and the Michelin XPS Rib LT245/75R16.
And yes, I DO understand this is way overkill for this trailer. But these tires and wheels will outlast this trailer. I plan on keeping the current old tires and wheels in dry storage and putting them back on when we decide to trade.
My only slight concern is the clearance from the inside of the tire to the shocks. The original clearance was 13/16". The new clearance with the XPS Ribs are 11/16". I seriously doubt this 1/8" will make much difference.
There are a couple of areas where I will have to cut off a bit of trim, but this is pretty minor and will be unnoticeable.
Michelin publishes a guide of tire pressures based on tire load. (This is linked somewhere else in this thread.) At the loading I will be placing on these tires, I will likely run 50-55 PSI.
So, a hearty "THANK YOU!!" for all those that supplied their time and wit to this thread.
And yes, I DO understand this is way overkill for this trailer. But these tires and wheels will outlast this trailer. I plan on keeping the current old tires and wheels in dry storage and putting them back on when we decide to trade.
My only slight concern is the clearance from the inside of the tire to the shocks. The original clearance was 13/16". The new clearance with the XPS Ribs are 11/16". I seriously doubt this 1/8" will make much difference.
There are a couple of areas where I will have to cut off a bit of trim, but this is pretty minor and will be unnoticeable.
Michelin publishes a guide of tire pressures based on tire load. (This is linked somewhere else in this thread.) At the loading I will be placing on these tires, I will likely run 50-55 PSI.
So, a hearty "THANK YOU!!" for all those that supplied their time and wit to this thread.
