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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johntank wrote:TS21sso wrote:
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 recommend is the Michlien LTX M/S2 245/75/16. Same Diameter. Load Range 3042.
This is not about LT v/s ST., but, is this recommended tire, sufficient for my application.?3042 per tire gives a hypothetical GVRW of over 12,000 lbs. If this is not applicable, I will go with the Maaxis. Thanks
Just a guest is that your trailer with a GVRW of 10,800 has 6,000 lb. axles on it and the OEM Akuret 235/80/16 was maybe(?) a factory upgrade.
I think any quality LT tire load range E (3042# or more), Michlien & BF Goodrich are the ones talked about here the most would be a good tire for your trailer. MHO
I would guess they are 5200# rated axles...they are usually less than the GVWR because they know pin weight is involved.
I run the Maaxis tires and have had no issues but I also run 65mph or less...retired now so not in a hurry to get anywhere!
