what is your choice for tires
I have to buy a set of 4 new tires for my tt. They are 205/75/14. I just want to know what are you thoughts on what brand tire is the best. And my camper now has goodyear marothon on them and need so...
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there are no reported steel rv wheel failures due to over inflation .
my first choice in the 14 inch wheel size is the kumho 857 rated to carry a load of 2271 pounds at 65 psi .
the load rating of that tire is reduced if inflated to 50 psi .
the tire itself is rated for the 65 psi of course .
some steel rv wheels have a maximum psi .
more common is the wheels are rated for a pound capacity and the necessary psi needed to achieve that load rating .
the tire is the weak link.
reserve capacity for failure can be acheived by upgrading to a tire with a higher load rating capacity in pounds .
it does not matter whether your axles are rated lower than the tire capacity as regards to tire failure .
of course you do not want to exceed axle capacity and in most cases you will not .
weighing your trailer and tow vehicle is a very good idea .
heavy tongue weight mitigates sway and that is a bonus for weighing your setup.
my first choice in the 14 inch wheel size is the kumho 857 rated to carry a load of 2271 pounds at 65 psi .
the load rating of that tire is reduced if inflated to 50 psi .
the tire itself is rated for the 65 psi of course .
some steel rv wheels have a maximum psi .
more common is the wheels are rated for a pound capacity and the necessary psi needed to achieve that load rating .
the tire is the weak link.
reserve capacity for failure can be acheived by upgrading to a tire with a higher load rating capacity in pounds .
it does not matter whether your axles are rated lower than the tire capacity as regards to tire failure .
of course you do not want to exceed axle capacity and in most cases you will not .
weighing your trailer and tow vehicle is a very good idea .
heavy tongue weight mitigates sway and that is a bonus for weighing your setup.
