LT G-Rated Tires
At the suggestion of an RV dealer (name withheld) They replaced the 235-80-16 ST West Lake Tires (after a blow out and tread separation) with Hercules 901 238/85/16 LT tires. They mounted them on the...
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johnam1 wrote:
At the suggestion of an RV dealer (name withheld) They replaced the 235-80-16 ST West Lake Tires (after a blow out and tread separation) with Hercules 901 238/85/16 LT tires.
They mounted them on the existing 16X6 rims rated at 110 PSI. The technician stated to keep the tire pressure at the Vilano's manufacture's posted label pressure of 80 PSI., not the tires pressure indication of 110 PSI.
After further research it appears that I should replace the rims with 16x6.5" high strength rims with high pressure metal valve stems.
Note the load weight on each tire is 3200 pounds.
Am I correct? Any suggestions?
Well based on this information the tire will carry 3,756# each, you state 3,200# per tire load, so based on four tires that would be about 2,224# of extra capacity at 110 psi, I would air to 90 to 100 psi, for the best road contact.
