ST vs LT Tires -- I'm confused
I've moved up from a TT to a 5'er. Years ago I replaced the TT tires with Maxxis ST based on just about universal recommendations. Had them for 3 yrs without a single problem of any type. Now I'v...
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gmw photos wrote:laknox wrote:
FYI, my FW has a GVW of 11,300 lbs, and has a fairly light pin wt. For D-range tires, I'm nearly at the limit of their capacity. I ended up going with E-range Carlisles this last time because I couldn't wait for Discount to ship in the Maxxis I really wanted. So now, tell me how many E-range 15" tires you can find, ST =or= LT? NONE in LT and very, very few in ST. FWIW, even Maxxis are simply up-rated D-range LT-type tires, IMO. With the prevalence of "light" or "1/2 ton" TTs and FWs these days, all running 15" wheels, you'd think even ONE tire company would grab the bull by the horns and make a =good= ST. We certainly know the bean counters who never leave their offices at the RV manufacturers won't demand it.
Lyle
Do you have room for 16" tires ? If so, there is the easy answer. Lots of load range E in 16"
Easy answer for you. You don't have to deal with my DW to =pay= for 'em. :-) Frankly, had I been much more knowledgeable when we bought this FW, I'd've bit the bullet and changed them out after the first set of tires went bad. 20/20, y'know? Next FW will have basic steel rims and I'll make sure there's room in the wells to go to 16's after the first set goes bad. Either that, or I'll tell the dealer to do the swap before I even do the PDI.
Lyle
