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SCADAMAN29325
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2023

Firestone TransForce HT2 LT225 /75 R16 115R E1 ?

6 x $204 for $1294 installed.
Dealer highly recommended these and they were already on my short list. Needed a valve stem replaced and wanted this to get checked off my list.

Replacing:
Tires: LT225/75R16D , Rims:16x6.0K,
Sumimoto Encounter HT
Date code on tires,
Front driver 4616, Week 46 of 2016 November 14, 2016
6y8m ago
Front passenger 0617, week 6 of 2017
Spare tire Firestone SteelX 0904, week 9 of 2004

Thanks, Phil
  • How long is your RV? What is the weight?
    Not sure if you bought these already or not.

    On my 30' or larger RVs I upgraded my tires to Commercial load (121) to give 500lbs of extra weight carrying buffer per tire (2000lb total). I find the E-rated tires do not have enough carrying capacity buffer for my comfort level.

    Note: You should never overload your axle. But all else being equal, Commercial rated (121) tires can more easily carry the load and therefore I feel they are less likely to have a blowout.

    Safe travels!
    Chris
  • You want all your valve stems replaced, especially if you’re worried about tires that are less than 10 years old.
    But I also don’t understand the point of your post?

    And yeah I wouldn’t put those lighter duty tires on it either. For multiple reasons.
  • Ive had Transforce tires on my truck for a couple of years with no issues. I like that there are Firestone dealers nationwide
  • Ahhhhhh... The camper has new shoes! 6 for $1382.
    (Yes, they were CV commercial.)

    BUT... I put my TPMS on when I got home and all read 80+psi. I've been running 65 on the fronts and 60 on all 4 rear tires, just like the RV sticker says. I found a chart for the commercial tires and used it. 4600# on the front and 8400# on the rear. I'm thinking 65psi all around.





    This might get you close to the chart

    Chart


    Edit: Hmmm, bad link. I'll see if I can find the correct link.

    Fixed it?

    Thanks, Phil