Need an opinion on tire swap
I am in the process of purchasing a new Heartland Gateway 5th wheel, and of course it has Chinese tires on it. We were in Santa Fe in August of 2012 and had to purchase a new set of tires to get home....
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Chippendale wrote:
I am in the process of purchasing a new Heartland Gateway 5th wheel, and of course it has Chinese tires on it. We were in Santa Fe in August of 2012 and had to purchase a new set of tires to get home. All Discount Tire had were LT 235/85 R16 Load Range E Michelin tires, so I bit the bullet and purchased them. The manufacture code says they were made in May of 2012.
I am just wondering if the 2 year old Michelins would have more life in them than the equipment Chinese tires will have. I am wondering if I should go to the hassle of getting the dealer to change them out. I am not trading the old rig in, I am taking it to PPL for them to sell it for me. I am sure I will have to pay them to change the tires.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
A lot is going to depend on the model Gateway you're purchasing. Some have 6000# axles and others have 7000# axles derated to 6750#.
FastEagle
