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ericosmith
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Sep 15, 2017

Stolen Wheels and Tires - What to buy?

I recently had one wheel and the spare stolen off my 2007 Sunnybrook Bristol Bay. Since the company is no longer in business, I can't go to them for replacement wheels. I found some online that look reasonably close but I don't know if the width and offset is the same as my current wheels. Does that really make a difference if I use them on the same side?

I currently have 5 year old Michelin LT2 M/S tires which I got to replace some Commercial TAs that were recalled. With the age of the tires I'm thinking to replace 4 and keep one as a spare.

Not to start another huge tire discussion, but wondering whether to go back to Commercial TAs which I can buy locally, or it seems like some of the newer ST tires might be acceptable? I doubt that I could find the better ones locally though.

The GVWR of the fiver is 15000.

Any thoughts? What else should I be considering?

Thanks

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  • ericosmith wrote:
    I recently had one wheel and the spare stolen off my 2007 Sunnybrook Bristol Bay. Since the company is no longer in business, I can't go to them for replacement wheels. I found some online that look reasonably close but I don't know if the width and offset is the same as my current wheels. Does that really make a difference if I use them on the same side?

    I currently have 5 year old Michelin LT2 M/S tires which I got to replace some Commercial TAs that were recalled. With the age of the tires I'm thinking to replace 4 and keep one as a spare.

    Not to start another huge tire discussion, but wondering whether to go back to Commercial TAs which I can buy locally, or it seems like some of the newer ST tires might be acceptable? I doubt that I could find the better ones locally though.

    The GVWR of the fiver is 15000.

    Any thoughts? What else should I be considering?

    Thanks


    LT235/85R16E are most likely overload if you are close to the 15K GVWR. Sailun S637 LRG's are great. They come in both ST235/85R16G and shorter ST235/80R16G sizes. Chris

    On edit: Sailun changes these to ST tires for import reasons.
  • Buy 4 new tires but LT instead of ST. Take the trailer to a good tire shop who will tell you what rims to buy. I like the Good Year "G" rated tires.
  • Don't you hate theives. I had a two week old, $1800 log splitter stolen last week. Some people shouldn't have hands.
  • If you go to a tire and/wheel store they can inform you about size and offset.

    Buy wheel locks.