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

NTXNEWBIES wrote:
Since the topic is tire prices, I believe? Best price for Goodyear LT235 85R16 G 614 ?

So OP is going to go from a "D" rated tire to a "G" rated tire? I believe, though I could be wrong...The 5er OP is talking about had Goodyear "D" rated Marathon's on it.

IF he was going to a "G" rated 16" tire, he would also have to have the wheels to handle 110 psi that the "G" rated G614's take...so, at that point, you're talking wheels AND tires...price tag starting to go up...BUT, I believe the OP is interested in either a "D" rated tire or an "E" 16" tire, no more than the 5er weighs that he is interested in, I'd go with a cheap "D" rated ST tire, like it had on it to begin with..it's not a heavy 5er...(though if it were mine, I would go with a much higher quality 16" tire and get the Michelin XPS RIBS and not worry about it, or go with the "made in China" ST's and good luck and keep your fingers crossed.......

Since the topic is tire prices, I believe? Best price for Goodyear LT235 85R16 G 614 ?

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

ST tires meet the low price point.

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

The real answer to why RV mfg's supply ST tires is because they are CHEAP!!!!!!!

Can you say China Bomb????

jepalmer wrote:
sorry for the lack of information - I can get more info from the existing tires and RV sticker later today.

Ancillary question: do they need to be balanced?

From the brochure:
Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 9255
Hitch Dry Weight: 1752
GVWR: 12192
Cargo Capacity: 3357
Length: 34’7”
Exterior Width: 8’
Exterior Height: 12’6”
Fresh Water Capacity: 46
Grey Water Capacity: 42/42
Black Water Capacity: 42
Furnace Size (BTUs) 34000
Tire Size ST225/75R15(D)


thanks!

As I stated earlier contact trailertiresandwheels.com and talk to Scott.

Since you need tires AND wheels he can sell you the proper 16" wheel and tire for your application mounted and balanced delivered to your door.

That is all he deals in are Trailer tires. Also fresh tires not someones one year old tires they are happy to dump off on you!

Let us know what he says! I upsized from GY G 16" to GY H 17.5" , I am very happy !

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

jepalmer wrote:
sorry for the lack of information - I can get more info from the existing tires and RV sticker later today.

Ancillary question: do they need to be balanced?
...

thanks!

YES!

From the sounds of your last post, you have 15 inch tires and are looking to do the 16" upgrade. You should be able to use 16 inch LT tires.

Here are some ballpark numbers, if you are just looking for a cost number to shave off the asking price:

Don't forget, you will need new wheels too. Wheels start around 50-60 bucks each for steel. Aluminum start around 80-100 bucks each.

16" LT Tires for BF Goodrich start at about 200 each. Goodyear are probably more in the mid 200's? each.

You can keep your spare as is at 15" to save some bucks.

sorry for the lack of information - I can get more info from the existing tires and RV sticker later today.

Ancillary question: do they need to be balanced?

From the brochure:
Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 9255
Hitch Dry Weight: 1752
GVWR: 12192
Cargo Capacity: 3357
Length: 34’7”
Exterior Width: 8’
Exterior Height: 12’6”
Fresh Water Capacity: 46
Grey Water Capacity: 42/42
Black Water Capacity: 42
Furnace Size (BTUs) 34000
Tire Size ST225/75R15(D)


thanks!

2oldman wrote:
$1200

You need to find a cheaper source, $709, including tax in at Discount Tire (Bremerton)

That's for four 235/80R16 Goodyear ST's