Tire Load Range
MY 5er has a GVRW of 10,800. I now have the OEM Akuret 235/80/16. Max load range is 3417. Maaxis of the same size is 3420. Discount tire recommends an LT and I am aware of the debates. The tire they r...
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Francesca Knowles wrote:
First time I've heard of a big retailer recommending a tire with lower load bearing capacity than OEM's...but if that's what your local Discount Tire says and they're willing to stand behind it, sounds like you're golden.
The only reason they are able to do so, and not run into liability issues, is that the 4 E-rated LTs exceed the GVW of the FW. I'd be willing to bet that the trailer came with D-rated tires, originally.
Lyle
