Rickson 17.5 inch wheels/tires
Hi all, I just traded up to a coachmen leprechaun 317sa, and it's definately HEAVY!! I was curious, with as big and heavy as some of these C's are, has anyone thought about/actually upgraded to the ...
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I'd love to switch to that Rickson setup on our lightly loaded 24 foot E450 Class C for more rugged tire availability (Load Range G) when off paved roads! Too much $$$, though.
The trouble with those Michelin Steel-Belted XPS Rib commercial tires is their tread - it's only a smooth highway tread.
One heavy Class C poster in these forums has stayed with their stock 16 inch rims, Load Range E tires, and 80 lbs. of pressure ... BUT merely went up in size to 235/85R16 tires. This tire is rated for more load capacity with no rim change or pressure changes required - plus these tires provide a bit more road clearance (due to their greater diameter) to better protect low points/items on the motorhome and less rear end scraping when entering/exiting parking lots.
The trouble with those Michelin Steel-Belted XPS Rib commercial tires is their tread - it's only a smooth highway tread.
One heavy Class C poster in these forums has stayed with their stock 16 inch rims, Load Range E tires, and 80 lbs. of pressure ... BUT merely went up in size to 235/85R16 tires. This tire is rated for more load capacity with no rim change or pressure changes required - plus these tires provide a bit more road clearance (due to their greater diameter) to better protect low points/items on the motorhome and less rear end scraping when entering/exiting parking lots.
