New Michelin LTX M/S2 Dually clearance issue??

Silverado Kid wrote:
Golden_HVAC, larry barnhart
Sorry I left that detail out. Yes, they were at exactly 80lb cold. I was so paranoid that I would check them every day.
Regarding the spacer--There was never a spacer, but I have been looking into spacers, but have been told by many people I should not use them. It appears the max I can get would be a 1/4". Of course I could put two, but then the rim is not on the hub and that dangerous. Thus, I am trying to avoid spacers.
When I had the Brigestone I did not need them, I think it was a stiffer tire.

mguay If you are going to get the Michiln Tires right now, I would put the camper on when purchasing. Then you can see if they will work and not drive on them. Yours is a new truck, 2005 vs 2003 and maybe something has changed. What tires do you have now?

Uniroyal Laredo 215/85/16 run @ 70lbs all the way around with 1" of clearance while hooked to the 1900# pin weight 5er. Wear has been great at around 50k....the big prob is they are useless in the snow and unfortunately I live where it snows......for know!

Kid, When I said "that tire" I meant Michelin LTX M/S2 LT235/80R-17 (They were available as an option when I bought the truck.) Sorry I wasn't specific.
What load range are yours? Mine are E. How much does your camper weigh?

Gripnriprod What tires are you running on you 11 GMC?

kerry4951 I understand you skepticism, I will take pictures when I get back to my storage facility. Probably next weekend. When the truck is unload the gap is about 1".

1rickw Michelins do have softer sidewalls, but they make for a much better ride. With the exception of the gap, I actually like the tires. I have always like Michelin's and have never had any problems with them failing. I will have to look up Hankook, not that familiar with that brand. The tire company, American Tire, is willing to call Michelins on my behalf to see if I can change tires. They told me many people on putting on the BFG Commerical, but the ratings are only so so from what I have found thus far.

I was thinking also of going to a 19.5 rim and tire from Rickson, but I see issue with fit, and speedometer changes. In addition, not sure if Michelin will be will to change size since I now have a used tire.

I was using Michelins on my class C and the gap always seemed a bit close. When I changed to Hankook tires about 3 years ago, the gap increased to about 1 inch. The Michelin's do seem to have softer sidewalls.The gap was never as close to 1/16' though.

My 09 Silverado dually came thru with 225/75R17. There is atleast 1" spacing between the tires when loaded. No spacers. If its a stock size, I cant imagine any brand tire would rub. Something doesnt sound right.

I have 20k+ miles with that tire in LT235/80-17
on our '11 GMC 3500 hd dually. No problems. No spacers. I keep them at 80 psi.
I'll take a look at the gap when I get home Tuesday and re-post.
Kid, are you running stock wheels?

Golden_HVAC, larry barnhart
Sorry I left that detail out. Yes, they were at exactly 80lb cold. I was so paranoid that I would check them every day.
Regarding the spacer--There was never a spacer, but I have been looking into spacers, but have been told by many people I should not use them. It appears the max I can get would be a 1/4". Of course I could put two, but then the rim is not on the hub and that dangerous. Thus, I am trying to avoid spacers.
When I had the Brigestone I did not need them, I think it was a stiffer tire.

mguay If you are going to get the Michiln Tires right now, I would put the camper on when purchasing. Then you can see if they will work and not drive on them. Yours is a new truck, 2005 vs 2003 and maybe something has changed. What tires do you have now?

the air pressure he is using would be interesting to know. I use the same tire but go to 80 lbs when towing. Been doing it this way since 2001 without one tire problem or any odd ball tire wear.
chevman

I'm almost ready for new skins as well and those were at the top of the list! Hope you get it figured out, and post the results!

My 07 doesn't use spacers....but my 98 did.

Where you running 80 PSI in the rear tires? Normally thy should not have been bulging to that point, if both tires are at 80 PSI.

Is there supposed to be a spacer between the dually tires? I seem to recall a spacer on some GMC trucks, it was about 3/8" thick, and fit between the two rear dual rims. It has been a while since I worked with the GMC's though, they might not be on the newer ones. I had been assigned a 1987 GMC dually for a work truck but that was a long time ago.

Fred.