Yet another tire thread - Cougar X-Lite 26SAB
I know, I know ... not another tire question thread. Sorry, but there's so much out there that I get lost (and disheartened) before I can read it all. Simple question really. GVWR of my 5'er is 9...
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PokerCamper wrote:
Whoa, Maxxis tires are expensive. I know I've read that a few times in this forum, and I never have an issue with paying extra for good quality, but I've seen a few posts from people who have seen increasing problem reports about them which makes me question if they are really worth the premium price?
I use Amazon to price check, whether I buy there or not. Comparing 10 ply versions of all three tires available, the Maxxis M8008 is $146, Gladiator steel belt is $110, and Trailer King is $77. So essentially a $35 difference between the three. The squarer profile of the Gladiator is appealing to me as it seems more stable and maybe wears more evenly, but not sure if that's really what happens.
Maxxis cost a bit more, because their reputation supports it. But if you shop around it won't hurt too much. And if you think $140 per tire is expensive, better hold your breath when you look at the price of a 16" LT rib tire. Which some here believe is the answer to every question.
You won't find many LT tires in a 15" size, and you absolutely do not need 16" wheels under your <10k trailer.
Like I said above, I *think* you may have the same aluminum wheels as on my Cougar. If so, you may not find a PSI rating, but you will find a weight rating cast into the back of the spokes. Pic of mine below. Notice the two load ratings. One is for a 5 lug application, one is for a 6 lug application, which you have, at 2,830#. Only an LR/E tire at 80psi matches that 2,830 rating. You might have different wheels, so check yours.
