Tire tread depth
I recently installed a set of Goodyear Endurance ST tires on my new 5th wheel. I noticed the tread depth was 8/32", and this was considerably less than the 13/32" I was used to when I used BFG LT Com...
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op wrote:
No problem on hijacking the thread. I feel like I had good service with the BFG T/A.
agesilaus wrote:
I'm thinking about jumping off the ST bandwagon and going up to 16 in LT tires on my TT. I recently noticed I have Marathons on them. People have recommended Michelin Defenders but those are over $200 each.
The only 16" LT E tires I've had Michelin recommend for trailer use was their (1) commercial grade all steel ply carcass XPS Rib tire...and (2) BFG Commercial T/A 2.
The Destinations don't have a solid ribs(s) in the tire tread. One or two solid ribs really helps the tires track the tow vehicle better than without.
I've ran two sets of the Commercials T/A 16" LT E on my current rv trailer. Ran the first set 55k miles and the 2nd set around 52.5k miles . No issues.
Bridgestone R-238 16" LT E is another commercial grade all steel ply carcass tire thats the tire mfg recommends.
The two all steel ply carcass tires are considered the holy grail for all 16" LT E for trailer use.
Poly carcass 16" LT E tires;
Firestone Transforce HT
Goodyear Wrangler HT
Cooper Discoverer HT-3
Bridgestone R-500 .
I have email recommendations from all these tires from their respective tire mfgs for trailer use as long as they meet the trailers axle capacities.
OP....the vast majority of rv trailer owners never wear their tires out...but usually time out. The Endurance will work fine unless your the type that runs 20k-25k miles per year. Don't sweat it and enjoy the ride.
