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CapriRacer
Explorer II
Feb 07, 2012

Revived Trailer Tire Thread (formerly on the 5th Wheel Forum

OK, I'll try this again but with a different tack. I am of the opinion that ST tires should have a 15% reserve capacity (85% of the load at a given pressure) in order to be reasonably sure they wo...
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Bus_driver_Joe
Explorer
Feb 28, 2012
2001 Komfort 30' Travel trailer w/ 2 slides weighing 10,200lb. Bee running Goodyear Marathons 225/75/R15 Load range D since new, but have had around 14 blowouts. Sick of wasting money on Goodyear, always purchased from Goodyear Tire Stores, many of which were Truck Centers. Another Dealer recommended Maxis Load range E. Research verified Load range D rated @ 2450 @ 65psi means I have been overloaded since new. Any history on performance of Maxis?
Appreciate, Bus Driver Joe

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