WHICH TIRES
WE HAVE A NEW TO US 1997 CLASS A SOUTHWIND 32 FOOT. WE HAD IT WEIGHTD THE OTHER DAY IT IS 15,800 LBS TOTAL. I WAS NOT SURE ABOUT THE TIRES IS THER SOME RULE OF THUMB AS TO WHAT TYPE OF TIRE I SHOUL...
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You've got a good start by knowing what the rig weighs. That's an excellent start. What engine/platform are you running? 1997 was the last year most RV manufacturers used 16" wheels, and those usually are LT235/85R16 Load Range E (which means 10-ply truck radials). I replaced the tires on my rig when I first bought it, and the cheaper brands all blew out eventually (Cooper, most notably). The Goodyear Wranglers and Uniroyal Laredo's have lasted best, but whichever brand you choose, I'd recommend investing in a tire monitoring system. Also, if you're on an F-53 chassis, you might want to check the sway bar bushings in the rear. Happy trails,
