Something to think about..LT or ST tires
I think all or most tire stores are watching more about what tire/size that came on the item that the tires are being put on and not wanting to stray from that because of the liability that is involve...
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I was reading on another thread about a couple people putting Michelin XPS ribs on their 5th wheels with over 11,500 lbs. on two axles. Since the chances of both axles weighing exactly the same are miniscule, one or two of those tires are probably overloaded.
This may be part of the reason that tire dealers are loathe to change tire sizes/ranges: people think they know more than the tire manufacturers. If those tires were installed by a dealer, then I could see liability issues if someone got anal about it.
OTOH putting LT tires that are labeled with the capacity to safely carry the load on a 5th wheel is a no brainer, litigious lawyers or no.
By the by, I've handled LT tires and ST tires side by side, and in no way, shape, or form are ST tire sidewalls stiffer or stronger than LT tire sidewalls. You can take that to the bank.
This may be part of the reason that tire dealers are loathe to change tire sizes/ranges: people think they know more than the tire manufacturers. If those tires were installed by a dealer, then I could see liability issues if someone got anal about it.
OTOH putting LT tires that are labeled with the capacity to safely carry the load on a 5th wheel is a no brainer, litigious lawyers or no.
By the by, I've handled LT tires and ST tires side by side, and in no way, shape, or form are ST tire sidewalls stiffer or stronger than LT tire sidewalls. You can take that to the bank.
