Lowsuv wrote:
fla-gypsy wrote:
Lowsuv wrote:
maxxis failure # 22 on this forum.
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Okay.
Value added post .
In a 15 inch tire there is a better alternative .
LT rated Goodyear 225/70R15 c ( commercial ) load range D .
Gargo G26 .
sidewall rating 2470 # on an LT scale .
This is a European van tire such as the Mercedes sprinter .
Made in France or Germany , not Asian like the maxxis .
Speed rated for 106 mph , unlike the maxxis at 65 mph .
If the OP has 6 bolt axles he can make the switch to 16 inch wheels .
There are many choices of LT rating scale 16 inch tires that are rated 3042 # and more .
If the OP visits the tire rack website and plugs in size 225/70R15 and compares that with the standard ST 225 /75R15 he can do his own comparison in depth .
Simply put , the Goodyear Cargo G26 225 /70R15 load range D is the most tire currently available in a 15 inch diameter wheel .
Please note, the OP has 16" E rated ST tires already and was advised to investigate LT tires. He was running a mismatched D rated tire as a spare after the first leaking tire failure and running his E rated tires under inflated (70 psi) on terrible roads. He is probably fortunate that it didn't turn out worse and the tire failures were likely self induced unfortunately. Even having the worlds best ST tire (Maxxis) is no match to the abuse they were subjected to.
