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klr650goldwing's avatar
Aug 03, 2018

Tires just one more time

This week we'll be buying new tires for our 5er. We have always used Michelin tires on our cars and the TV. But not sure that is the best brand for a trailer. Our trailer has ST235/80R16 tires on it now. Please offer your favorite tire for this application.
  • We will need more info than that as ST235/80-16 tires comes in E and G load ranges for a good recommendation. E = 3400/3500 lb range and G over 4000 lbs

    Does your trailer have 5.2k axles.....6k axles....7k axles ?

    What is the trailers GVWR ??
  • And just to add to the mix here. We had TowMaxx installed in 2014. Have them inspected every year and they're still good.
  • I installed Maxxis 2 years ago and like them but my next set will be Sailun S637T with a load index of 132 which is 4400# capacity, if your rims can handle 110 psi. I’m on a few RV Forums and have read nothing but good reviews. I looked at one at a tire dealer and they are heavy. They’re also reasonably priced. More info:
    SAILUN S637T tires
  • Michelin XPS RIBS - if you can afford them. I got 9 years out of mine on my Cedar Creek 32WRL Silverback, which weighed from 12-12.5K lbs.

    Unfortunately, my new 5ver has "G" rated tires, and XPS RIBS only come "E" rated.