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GOT MY (LT) MAN CARD.....I did IT!!!!!

yellowallison
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Today.....I pulled the new MAXXIS M8008 off my Raptor :S and become official member of the (LT) TIRE BOYZ club today by mounting up...... 7) new BRIDGESTONE DURAVIS R250's 235/85R16's

ps...please dont start tire war here - just postin this for fun because I went from the Maxxis's to LT's in 3 days.:B thanks


I put the Maxxis on 2 of my other trailers.:)

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Scott and Christy Vickery
Jax Fla
2010 F350 4x4 Dually
2012 Raptor 365LEV

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lincster
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tinner12002 wrote:
Ok thats good if you have 16 inch wheels, but what if you have 15 inch wheels, what tire do you reccomend on those in the LT version?


There is none for trailers.
2022 F350 PSD CC 4X4 Dually to pull 2006 LE3905

Lincsters Truck/Trailer

Lincsters Rail

BeerCan
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Not an LT tire but on my 15" wheeled trailer I use Maxxis tires. So far they have served me well.

tinner12002
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Ok thats good if you have 16 inch wheels, but what if you have 15 inch wheels, what tire do you reccomend on those in the LT version?
2015 Ram 3500/DRW/Aisin/auto/Max tow/4.10s,Cummins, stock Laramie Limited--Silver
Tequila Sunrise 2012 Ultra Classic Limited
2018 Raptor 428SP

BobWanderer
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roller183 wrote:
I did that last year, Duravis and never looked back!!!! PS: Drywall screws still make them go flat..


Agreed, so do nails.

Not having tires separate and grow bubbles in the sidewalls virtually every trip is what made Us do the change, have not looked back either.
2008 GMC 2500HD 4X4 DMAX CC
2004 Thor Wanderer Wagon 247WTB
2006 TE450 Husky
2007 Rhino Sport Edition

roller183
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I did that last year, Duravis and never looked back!!!! PS: Drywall screws still make them go flat..
2007 Forest River Sierra Sport F 40 SPTS 40' 3 axle TH.
2013 RAM Mega cab Dually 6spd.auto gray

BeerCan
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Leeski Clan wrote:
After 6 years on the same set of Power King Tow Max STs, I'm also in the process of switching to 6 BRIDGESTONE DURAVIS R250 on my Toy Hauler. I say "in the process" because Costco will not install LT tires on a trailer or any tires on a trailer for that matter. So, I am doing only 2 at a time myself because I only have 2 jack stands.

I went with the 245/75 R16's because the Costco tire guy said that the diameter is closer to the OEM spec of 235/80 than the 235/85s and that the lower profile will be slightly more stable ... *shrug* dunno...

Wider tires are not better on a trailer. The difference in profile is minimal
Diameter of the 3 tires are
235/80 = 30.8
235/85 = 31.7
245/75 = 30.5

I would have went with the taller tire over the wider tire myself. However I am not sure it will matter that much in reality. May have some premature wear from scuffing.

BobWanderer
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WhitehouseLV wrote:
Leeski Clan wrote:
After 6 years on the same set of Power King Tow Max STs, I'm also in the process of switching to 6 BRIDGESTONE DURAVIS R250 on my Toy Hauler. I say "in the process" because Costco will not install LT tires on a trailer or any tires on a trailer for that matter. So, I am doing only 2 at a time myself because I only have 2 jack stands.

I went with the 245/75 R16's because the Costco tire guy said that the diameter is closer to the OEM spec of 235/80 than the 235/85s and that the lower profile will be slightly more stable ... *shrug* dunno...


I might have to try this. I called just about every other tire dealer i
in Billings, MT & nobody carries them.


Worst case, order them online and pay someone local to mount/balance them.
2008 GMC 2500HD 4X4 DMAX CC
2004 Thor Wanderer Wagon 247WTB
2006 TE450 Husky
2007 Rhino Sport Edition

WhitehouseLV
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Leeski Clan wrote:
After 6 years on the same set of Power King Tow Max STs, I'm also in the process of switching to 6 BRIDGESTONE DURAVIS R250 on my Toy Hauler. I say "in the process" because Costco will not install LT tires on a trailer or any tires on a trailer for that matter. So, I am doing only 2 at a time myself because I only have 2 jack stands.

I went with the 245/75 R16's because the Costco tire guy said that the diameter is closer to the OEM spec of 235/80 than the 235/85s and that the lower profile will be slightly more stable ... *shrug* dunno...


I might have to try this. I called just about every other tire dealer i
in Billings, MT & nobody carries them.

Longtime Member of RV.net (since 2005) just trying to find my friends and way around in this new community.
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2017 Ram 3500 DRW
2019 KTM 300 XC-W tpi
Honda CRF 80F

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Polaris RZR 800 Trail

mapguy
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honda4us wrote:
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$294 a tire , mounted and balanced. What I like is the fact they are retread-able up to 5 times. Cant beat that with a stick.:)


Not disputing you on the 5 retread cycle information but I don't see a retread "cap" product in the GY Truck Retread Application Guide. I also don't see anywhere in the G614 documentation a casing or retread guarantee. I only see a mention on this page that it can be retreaded. http://www.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/truck/line.cfm?prodline=160007

The G614 Warranty is only for 4 years from date of purchase with receipt and 4 years from sidewall date of manufacture without documentation. There is no mention of a casing credit guarantee that I can find.

....Premium GY Unisteel Medium/Large truck tires indeed have a casing and retreading guarantee for 7 years-provided you use a Goodyear Authorized retread provider/process.

http://www.goodyeartrucktires.com/pdf/resources/publications/2010%20RV%20Care%20and%20Maintenance%20...

Eyetattoo
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Those are great looking rims, where did you purchase them and how much did they cost?
2015 2500HD Duramax LTZ Crew Cab
2005 26' Attitude Toy Hauler
2007 GSXR600
2004 YFZ450
2006 TRX90
2013 Raptor 90
2007 Raptor 350

Is it time to camp yet?!

Leeski_Clan
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After 6 years on the same set of Power King Tow Max STs, I'm also in the process of switching to 6 BRIDGESTONE DURAVIS R250 on my Toy Hauler. I say "in the process" because Costco will not install LT tires on a trailer or any tires on a trailer for that matter. So, I am doing only 2 at a time myself because I only have 2 jack stands.

I went with the 245/75 R16's because the Costco tire guy said that the diameter is closer to the OEM spec of 235/80 than the 235/85s and that the lower profile will be slightly more stable ... *shrug* dunno...
2008 F450 Lariate
2018 Palomino Columbus Compass 377MBC
4 x 100 watt solar, Tracer 4215bn MPPT
4 x 6v Flooded 420Ah.
GoPower IC3000 Inverter, charger, transfer switch combo.

Slated4Greatnes
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You will like the R250's! I have them on my dually and they are wearing much better than the REVO II's and BFG's. Just be careful in the rain as they do not like it and will lose traction quite easily.
2004 WW SLC3505
Truma tankless WH, 6V's, LEDs inside/out, Flipped axles Michelin LTX's.

2006 F350 Tow Boss W/Training wheels
(Bulletproofed) ARP's, Decked blk/heads, BPD Remote OC, EGR & WP, Snow H20, 4.30:1, SCT W/GH, FS bags, 6" Aus Stax, Train Horns.

honda4us
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mapguy wrote:
honda4us wrote:
mapguy wrote:
honda4us wrote:
Just wondering, what is the actual stamped load rating on the tires? E in that size has several different weights.


3042 @ 80 psi in single tire application like this triple axle trailer. Dual tire(dually) applications are a little lower capacity.

These are stout tires very, very similar to Michelin XPS Ribs but a little cheaper and have a better warranty against ozone(environmental) damage than the Michelin.


so....252 pound reserve on a toy hauler. I paid just over $30 more per tire for the G614's @ 3750 (110psi)on our rig and have a 4500 pound reserve. based on a 18K rating. Our rig has 7k axles on it, no way I would be happy with that little margin. But hey anything is a step up over China bombs 🙂 They look like a good tire, just not my choice.


If you got G614's for $270-$280 a tire -you did good! Most are paying $330 and up for that tire. 17.5 rubber and a wheel would be my direction at the $330 a tire mark.

$294 a tire , mounted and balanced. What I like is the fact they are retread-able up to 5 times. Cant beat that with a stick.:)
Martin & Wendy
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'12 3500 EC/LB SRW
'13 Raptor 381LEV W/GOODYEAR G614's
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yellowallison
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Thanks Everybody....Leaving in the morning for Memorial Day camping weekend....sure feels good to know I good rubber rolling behind me. Thanks for the help/suggestion on the LT tires. :B
Scott and Christy Vickery
Jax Fla
2010 F350 4x4 Dually
2012 Raptor 365LEV