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

Don't forget about 20% of the weight is on the pin leaving about 2,700 lbs on the tires. :)

It is difficult to make a recommendation without having the "ST vs LT" debate. Many ST tires will come with a load rating which is, on paper, greater than your needs. In practice, however, LT tires are just more rugged and better able to withstand the stress of heavy towing. Also, too many people ignore (or are ignorant of) the fact that ST tires are only speed rated for 65 mph*. As for recommendations:If you are on a budget, buy a name brand ST tire and DO NOT EXCEED 65 mph.If you can afford them, get LT tires and drive them as you wish.* Please don't come back at me with a misquote from Goodyear PSB #2014-01 about running Marathon ST tires over 65 mph. I am looking at it right now. It says if Goodyear ST tires "are used at speeds between 66 and 75 mph (106 km/h and 120 km/h), we recommend the cold inflation pressure be increased by 10 psi above the recommended pressure ..." It does NOT say the tires are rated for running at 66-75 mph.

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.

If you know the capacity of the tire is going to be enough to carry the load then I would not hesitate to use them.

kellertx5er wrote:It is difficult to make a recommendation without having the "ST vs LT" debate. Many ST tires will come with a load rating which is, on paper, greater than your needs. In practice, however, LT tires are just more rugged and better able to withstand the stress of heavy towing. Also, too many people ignore (or are ignorant of) the fact that ST tires are only speed rated for 65 mph*. As for recommendations:If you are on a budget, buy a name brand ST tire and DO NOT EXCEED 65 mph.If you can afford them, get LT tires and drive them as you wish.* Please don't come back at me with a misquote from Goodyear PSB #2014-01 about running Marathon ST tires over 65 mph. I am looking at it right now. It says if Goodyear ST tires "are used at speeds between 66 and 75 mph (106 km/h and 120 km/h), we recommend the cold inflation pressure be increased by 10 psi above the recommended pressure ..." It does NOT say the tires are rated for running at 66-75 mph.Thanks. Yes the speed rating is an issue. I normally try to stay around the 65 mph limit on the tires, but here in Texas even some of our 2 lane state hwys are 75 mph. Therefore just to contend with traffic sometime requires a speed greater than 65. I don't buy into the extra air theory either.Sorry for the Texas information, I didn't see your location until after the post. :o:o

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transamz9
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
If you know the capacity of the tire is going to be enough to carry the load then I would not hesitate to use them.
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
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.
kellertx5er
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
It is difficult to make a recommendation without having the "ST vs LT" debate. Many ST tires will come with a load rating which is, on paper, greater than your needs. In practice, however, LT tires are just more rugged and better able to withstand the stress of heavy towing. Also, too many people ignore (or are ignorant of) the fact that ST tires are only speed rated for 65 mph*. As for recommendations:

If you are on a budget, buy a name brand ST tire and DO NOT EXCEED 65 mph.

If you can afford them, get LT tires and drive them as you wish.

* Please don't come back at me with a misquote from Goodyear PSB #2014-01 about running Marathon ST tires over 65 mph. I am looking at it right now. It says if Goodyear ST tires "are used at speeds between 66 and 75 mph (106 km/h and 120 km/h), we recommend the cold inflation pressure be increased by 10 psi above the recommended pressure ..." It does NOT say the tires are rated for running at 66-75 mph.
tvman44
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
Don't forget about 20% of the weight is on the pin leaving about 2,700 lbs on the tires. :)

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