Tire decision... My turn :)

garysol wrote:
5th wheel is a Komfort 3530 40ft bunkhouse
GVWR is 15,500lbs.
Wheels are 16in and rated up to 110psi.

Making a few assumptions here since I honestly have not weighed the trailer but lets use the GVWR of 15,500 and the 20% pin weight "rule".

pin weight 3,100
wheel weight 3,100 x 4

I have pretty much narrowed my decision to Maxxis m8008 and the Goodyear g614.

Maxxis m8008 ST235/80R-16= 3,420 max load and $160.00 x 4
Goodyear g614 235/85R-16= 3,750 max load and $320.00 x 4

Assuming you owned my trailer and were not swimming in money which tire would you choose?

...........Most likely the Maxxis does NOT have a Steel matrix embedded in the sidewall , this is what prevents the weight of the trailer's side to side movement while traveling . The G614 , Michelin Ribs , and Sailun All Have a steel matric in their sidewalls . The steel matrix in both the tread and sidewall makes the listed tires above heavier than the ST grade of tires . , jf