Bus driver Joe wrote:
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
Joe,
I don't think you are going far enough.
If what you say is true about the tire loads, then I'd recommend you move up to 16" and use an LT225/75R16 Load Range E at 80 psi. You'll need to buy new wheels, and if the offset is different, then you have to adjust for that. Also, you will need 1/2" more diameter clearance in the fenderwell. This can be complicated to measure, because you have to determine how much clearance there is with the suspension fully compressed.
