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darsben
Sep 12, 2013Explorer II
SAMSON / ADVANCEGL83 / GL283BRAND TIRE
16 PLY for drive or steer axle
Single load 4805 lbs
Dual 4540 lbs
price about $250 each plus installation
Hankook
Max Single Load (lbs) 4940
Max Dual Load (lbs) 4675
Cost about $300 each plus install.
Note heavier weight range does not necessarily mean longer tread life.
So you need to multiple the number of tires on axle times the load range and determine if you are within limits.
I have three Samsom 19.5 I am perfectly happy with but they are rated for the load I have on my Southwind. As for China Vs Korea it does not matter. Korea used to be in China's place versus Japan. Taiwan used to be degraded also.
But the prices are so close you might want to look at the recalls for each brand. I have not
16 PLY for drive or steer axle
Single load 4805 lbs
Dual 4540 lbs
price about $250 each plus installation
Hankook
Max Single Load (lbs) 4940
Max Dual Load (lbs) 4675
Cost about $300 each plus install.
Note heavier weight range does not necessarily mean longer tread life.
So you need to multiple the number of tires on axle times the load range and determine if you are within limits.
I have three Samsom 19.5 I am perfectly happy with but they are rated for the load I have on my Southwind. As for China Vs Korea it does not matter. Korea used to be in China's place versus Japan. Taiwan used to be degraded also.
But the prices are so close you might want to look at the recalls for each brand. I have not
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