Tire recommendations for 5th wheel
Does anyone one know if a light truck tire is recommended instead of the tires that come from the factory. I have been told that I should consider a light truck tire.
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An E rated LT truck tire is rated for 3042 lbs. Times 4 they'll hold 12,168 lbs. Figuring around 2,000 lbs on the hitch you can have a total 5th wheel trailer weight around 14,000 lbs. So, if that's your trailer you can run E rated LT truck tires like Michelins. Otherwise get a higher load rating or try Good Year Endurance trailer tires. Most of all stay away from any tire made in China due to the dubious quality of their tires.
My first 5th wheel was a dual axle and rated at 14,500 gross pounds. I ran Michelin truck tires on it without incident. My current trailer is triple axle which is perfect for a truck tire as it only carries 2600 lbs on each tire at it's gross weight of 19,000 lbs. I've been running Michelin XPS Ribs commercial truck tires on it for 6 years without incident. I'm getting new tires soon.
My first 5th wheel was a dual axle and rated at 14,500 gross pounds. I ran Michelin truck tires on it without incident. My current trailer is triple axle which is perfect for a truck tire as it only carries 2600 lbs on each tire at it's gross weight of 19,000 lbs. I've been running Michelin XPS Ribs commercial truck tires on it for 6 years without incident. I'm getting new tires soon.
