what's the going rate for 16inch goodyear tires, installed

mark5w wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:
..again, like several of us have stated...why go with a "G" rated tire on a 5er that came with "D" rated tires? I could see going to a 16" E rated tire because there are several very good LT tires out there to pick from, but a "G" where you would have to not only buy the tires but also the wheels to cover the air pressure/..but, I guess if OP goes to an E that could take up to 80 psi and he's running "D"'s, he may have to go with a new wheel there also....

I'd stick with some brand new "D" rated tires, no more than the 5er weighs even loaded, buy brand new tires and go camping:)

again, like I said, I was answering the post of NTXNEWBIES, not the OP.

OK.........

NC Hauler wrote:
..again, like several of us have stated...why go with a "G" rated tire on a 5er that came with "D" rated tires? I could see going to a 16" E rated tire because there are several very good LT tires out there to pick from, but a "G" where you would have to not only buy the tires but also the wheels to cover the air pressure/..but, I guess if OP goes to an E that could take up to 80 psi and he's running "D"'s, he may have to go with a new wheel there also....

I'd stick with some brand new "D" rated tires, no more than the 5er weighs even loaded, buy brand new tires and go camping:)

again, like I said, I was answering the post of NTXNEWBIES, not the OP.

..again, like several of us have stated...why go with a "G" rated tire on a 5er that came with "D" rated tires? I could see going to a 16" E rated tire because there are several very good LT tires out there to pick from, but a "G" where you would have to not only buy the tires but also the wheels to cover the air pressure/..but, I guess if OP goes to an E that could take up to 80 psi and he's running "D"'s, he may have to go with a new wheel there also....

I'd stick with some brand new "D" rated tires, no more than the 5er weighs even loaded, buy brand new tires and go camping:)

NC Hauler wrote:

mark5w wrote:
235/80/16 Goodyear g16 $362.00/tire installed and balanced. 1 mile from my house.

..BUT is it even more than that if OP wants those tires?, and "D" rated tires came on his 5er, he'll also have to purchase wheels that will be able to handle the air pressure it will take to maintain the G614's..

Sorry, I was answering NTXNEWBIES question.

But here is the price for Goodyears LT with rim at Trailer Parts Superstore

GOODYEAR LT235/85R-16" RADIAL Tire & Painted Rim (8 Lug), L.R. G
GOODYEAR LT235/85R-16" RADIAL Tire & Painted Rim (8 Lug), L.R. G
Load Range: G (14-ply rating) Max. Capacity Single: 3,750 lbs.
Max. Capacity Double: 3,415 lbs. Maximum PSI: 110 lbs.
Overall Diameter: 30.6" Rim Finish: Painted White
Spoke Wheel STOCK # 1619033 = 8 on 6.5"


$345.00 reg

$293.25 sale

plus $150 shipping for 4 tires

..Goodyear G614's aren't made in China, made in the US of A:)

Vulcaneer wrote:

n7bsn wrote:

jepalmer wrote:
sorry for the lack of information - I can get more info from the existing tires and RV sticker later today.
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Tire Size ST225/75R15(D)


thanks!

Please note that the factory set appears to be ST tires (Special Trailer), while many posters here are suggesting LT (Light Truck).

LT's are not a -bad- choice, but consider if LT are so much "better" then ST's, why do most (all?) factories prefer to supply ST tires.

The answer is ST tires have stronger side-walls then LT tires, thus they can handle the high side-wall pressure that happens when you are jack-knifing the rig. Since every time I have to park at home, I have to jack-knife, I prefer ST tires

RV builders use ST's because they are CHEAP. That sidewall argument is BOGUS. You can have the strongest sidewall in the industry. But if the carcus cannot hold a tread from separating what good is it. All ST's are made in China. None of them can hold the tread on. All chinese built tires are junk.

Then don't go with Goodyear, they are made in china.

The OP trailer has ST225/75-15 D tire is rated at 2540 lb capacity. The G load range tire some keep mentioning has a 3750 lb capacity and isn't a good choice for 5200 lb axles.
Any of the LT E tires suggested has proven track record on this and other trailering web sites at 3042 lbs or 2680 lbs capacity would be a better choice.
One of my area tire dealers will match tirerack.com prices if the buyer mentions it.

What prices the OP has to pay will be different in another part of the country.

mark5w wrote:
235/80/16 Goodyear g16 $362.00/tire installed and balanced. 1 mile from my house.

..BUT is it even more than that if OP wants those tires?, and "D" rated tires came on his 5er, he'll also have to purchase wheels that will be able to handle the air pressure it will take to maintain the G614's..

235/80/16 Goodyear g16 $362.00/tire installed and balanced. 1 mile from my house.

n7bsn wrote:

jepalmer wrote:
sorry for the lack of information - I can get more info from the existing tires and RV sticker later today.
..
Tire Size ST225/75R15(D)


thanks!

Please note that the factory set appears to be ST tires (Special Trailer), while many posters here are suggesting LT (Light Truck).

LT's are not a -bad- choice, but consider if LT are so much "better" then ST's, why do most (all?) factories prefer to supply ST tires.

The answer is ST tires have stronger side-walls then LT tires, thus they can handle the high side-wall pressure that happens when you are jack-knifing the rig. Since every time I have to park at home, I have to jack-knife, I prefer ST tires

RV builders use ST's because they are CHEAP. That sidewall argument is BOGUS. You can have the strongest sidewall in the industry. But if the carcus cannot hold a tread from separating what good is it. All ST's are made in China. None of them can hold the tread on. All chinese built tires are junk.