Towmax PowerKing blow out pics
Yep this happened. Hard to believe the way the tread rolled off and sidewall split. Max air at 65psi was checked b4 leaving, about 20 miles into trip, going between 55-65 in 85 degree temps. Tires ...
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hohenwald48 wrote:A lot of people get hung up over Load range C,D or E etc. They also get hung up over tire size. IE: exact size for exact size...In each case a ST tire will be rated slightly higher.gmw photos wrote:hohenwald48 wrote:
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Not everybody can change to LT tires even if they wanted to.
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Anybody with 14", 15" or 16" ( the majority of travel trailers and fifth wheels ) can easily buy LT tires to fit.
Those who choose ST tires do so because they want to, not because they have to.
Well, point me in the right direction. I need new tires I have ST 225/75R15 Load range E (2830 lbs) and I've been looking for some LT tires as it's time to replace this year. I haven't been able to find any LTs that are rated to carry that much.
Both of these hang ups are not really important.
What is important is that the tire have the capacity to carry the load, with an appropriate reserve... ST tire proponents generally want a much higher reserve due to the well deserved reputation for ST tires failing. LT tires, not so much.
The 14, 15, 16 question is not all that important other than the tire selection gets much better as the size increases... Of course you need room for them. But don't focus on the rim size, as that doesn't always determine the diameter of the tire. The diameter is the determining factor. Since most TTs use the same components as far as springs and axles go, then most will be able to fit the same tires.. IE, I was able to go from 15 to 16 with my 6 lug axles and standard springs,,, Someone else with the same components should be able to as well.
In short, a lot of ST tire proponents like to make excuses.
IE: ST tire failures are caused by operator error such as curbing, over speeding, low inflation, road hazards etc..
And then they like to make excuses for why it is impossible to use LT tires. IE: My shop won't mount them. the tire placard doesn't call for them, I can't find a suitable tire in the exact size I am now using, The manufacturers recommend STs, LT tires will cost more, etc.
It is a mind set of what I have is what I am stuck with.
I have a different mind set. When something fails me, I do something about it so it won't happen again. When my TTs water lines froze up at 6 degrees, that was unacceptable to me. I made a lot of modifications so that I can now have running water at 40 below. When my propane regulator/changeover failed at a remote campsite, leaving us without any heat, stove etc.I looked into different types, and finding the selection lacking, I now carry a spare.
In short, I look to solutions, not excuses.
The same thinking applies to tires. If your ST tires are working for you.... Great. If you ever find that they are not, you do NOT have to be stuck with using them. Where there is a will, there is a way.
You just gotta wanna.
