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Need some input. I currently have Michelin LTX MS/2, 245-75R-16, max load 3042. I'm 3-4 hundred lbs overweight when I camper up. Is there a better tire to use?:@
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Hi Team Reverse:
I would like to suggest that you take a look at Goodyear Silent Armor tires. The LT285-75R16 load range E size will carry a weight of 3750 lbs per tire. You may want to check and see if this size will fit your rims. FYI, I mounted mine on 6.5 inch wide rims with no issues at all in over 46,000 miles in all types of terrain and conditions carrying a heavy camper load - 4800 lbs on the front tires and 6600 lbs on the rear tires. These tires have produced outstanding tread wear while delivering excellent handling, traction, and quiet ride.
I have had an outstanding experience with these tires. I just today replaced my Silent Armor LT285-75R16 Load range E tires with four new Goodyear Silent Armor tires of the same size and load range. I bought the four tires from Discount Tire for $1115 out-the-door. I had 46,500 miles on the old tires, with 5/32 inches left in the tread. 2/32 inches is considered worn out, so I walked away from 3/32 of tread life or at least another 5,000 miles of tire life. (17/32 new - 5/32 = 12/32 used; 46,500 miles / 12/32 X 3/32 remaining tread life = 11,625 remaining miles, theoretically) Why did I walk away from another 5000 miles or so of tire life? Because the month of May offers $180 in rebates ($100 Discount Tire rebate - good 5/24 - 5/25 and $80 Goodyear rebate - good until 5/31), which more than offsets the loss in tire life. Also, off-road travel is best done on tires with more tread than with less and I wanted to put new tires on the ground for an upcoming off-road trip. Otherwise I would have waited until the tires were worn out before replacing them.
I know that there are many good, credible opinions about which tire is best. And that there are many outstanding tires on the market. Hopefully my experience with Goodyear Silent Armor tires may be of some use to you as you consider your tire options. Terry
I would like to suggest that you take a look at Goodyear Silent Armor tires. The LT285-75R16 load range E size will carry a weight of 3750 lbs per tire. You may want to check and see if this size will fit your rims. FYI, I mounted mine on 6.5 inch wide rims with no issues at all in over 46,000 miles in all types of terrain and conditions carrying a heavy camper load - 4800 lbs on the front tires and 6600 lbs on the rear tires. These tires have produced outstanding tread wear while delivering excellent handling, traction, and quiet ride.
I have had an outstanding experience with these tires. I just today replaced my Silent Armor LT285-75R16 Load range E tires with four new Goodyear Silent Armor tires of the same size and load range. I bought the four tires from Discount Tire for $1115 out-the-door. I had 46,500 miles on the old tires, with 5/32 inches left in the tread. 2/32 inches is considered worn out, so I walked away from 3/32 of tread life or at least another 5,000 miles of tire life. (17/32 new - 5/32 = 12/32 used; 46,500 miles / 12/32 X 3/32 remaining tread life = 11,625 remaining miles, theoretically) Why did I walk away from another 5000 miles or so of tire life? Because the month of May offers $180 in rebates ($100 Discount Tire rebate - good 5/24 - 5/25 and $80 Goodyear rebate - good until 5/31), which more than offsets the loss in tire life. Also, off-road travel is best done on tires with more tread than with less and I wanted to put new tires on the ground for an upcoming off-road trip. Otherwise I would have waited until the tires were worn out before replacing them.
I know that there are many good, credible opinions about which tire is best. And that there are many outstanding tires on the market. Hopefully my experience with Goodyear Silent Armor tires may be of some use to you as you consider your tire options. Terry
