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GoPackGo wrote:
What will be the speed rating of this tire ? Will it be 65 mph just like all other ST tires ?
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Feb-08-2015 11:50 AM
NC Hauler wrote:NMDriver wrote:
LT (light truck) tires will generally have a higher speed rating (100 mph or more) than ST (special trailer) tires. Someone posted the speed rating for Maxxis ST tires here recently and if I remember right the highest speed rating was only 75 mph. Maybe someone else will have an exact figure for the tires you want.
Maybe overkill but I prefer a higher rather than a just right load range.
SRW with the right cargo capacity would be my preference--I should add it is just a cosmetic thing for me-I hate the looks of a dually pickup although I prefer a dually flat bed with short stake sides--No practical excuse for my taste.
"only 75":E....wow, I can't imagine towing at 75+ mph....gotta kill mpg and it's going to take some quick reflexes and one heck of a truck and trailer if one has to make an emergency maneuver or sudden stop running 75 + mph.....
I think some forget that when towing, approx. 20% of the 5er's weight is going to be carried by the tow vehicle...I had a Coachmen 3 slide 5er with a GVW of 14,000# , loaded to 13,500# with a pin weight of 2800#....that meant that 10,700# of weight was setting on my two 6,000# axles that had Michelin XPS RIBS rated for 3042# each times 4, meant they could handle 12168#...covering the axle weight and covering easily covering the actual 10,700# that was setting on the the two 6,000# axles.
Yeah, G rated tires would be overkill....if one doesn't want to spend the cash on the more expensive "E" rated RIBS, they could also opt for the Duravis R250's......also "E" rated.
Really no need for a tire that can handle 3750# each @ 110 psi...that's what I'm running on my 5er that has a GVWR of 16,950# with 7,000# rated axles...
For no more than the 5er you are purchasing weighs, you should be able to tow it with a 3500 SRW truck, pick a brand.....Having towed the same 5er through the mountains with a SRW truck and a Dually, I prefer the dually for stability...but again, for only 14,000# GVW, you should be able to tow that easily with a 3500 SRW truck
I personally LOVE the looks of the dually and the stability it offers on mountainous, curvy secondary roads is a major plus..but not necessarily needed for a 5er with GVW of only 14,000#.....also again, E rated tires will work just fine.
Feb-08-2015 06:42 AM
rtate wrote:Bamaman1 wrote:
A fifth wheel with a dry weight of 11.090 and a dry pin weight of 2300 maxes out the capability of a single rear wheel truck. I would suggest you go to a 1 ton dually truck.
You could certainly go to G rated tires, however it's probably not needed. Yes, the Sailun tires are good, but you'll have to look far and hard to find a dealer if you need a replacement tire.
You'd just as well to go a high quality LT/E tire like the Bridgestone Duravis R250 ribbed tire, the Michelin XPS ribbed tire or even the G614 Goodyear tire.
If you go to such a tire, don't worry about stickers or insurance. You'll be perfectly within weight limitations.
If you have a question about legalities and LT/E tires, you should contact the authorities in Ontario for the answer.
Sorry, but thst wouldnt come close to maxing out my SRW. I have a payload of 4200 lbs.
Feb-08-2015 04:36 AM
Is it over kill to go to G rated tires?
We have heard great things about Sailun tires. Heartland puts them on all their new rigs. I have heard them referred to as an LT/ST tire whatever that means.
If we upgrade to G tires does it matter that the sticker on the rig won't match? Will we be legal? Does it affect insurance?
I understand that it is illegal to run LT tires on a rig in Ontario. Again sticker won't match.
Also heard G rated tires run rough if over inflated for the load.
What tires should we have put on this rig?
Feb-08-2015 03:42 AM
Feb-08-2015 02:52 AM
Bamaman1 wrote:
A fifth wheel with a dry weight of 11.090 and a dry pin weight of 2300 maxes out the capability of a single rear wheel truck. I would suggest you go to a 1 ton dually truck.
You could certainly go to G rated tires, however it's probably not needed. Yes, the Sailun tires are good, but you'll have to look far and hard to find a dealer if you need a replacement tire.
You'd just as well to go a high quality LT/E tire like the Bridgestone Duravis R250 ribbed tire, the Michelin XPS ribbed tire or even the G614 Goodyear tire.
If you go to such a tire, don't worry about stickers or insurance. You'll be perfectly within weight limitations.
If you have a question about legalities and LT/E tires, you should contact the authorities in Ontario for the answer.
Feb-08-2015 02:18 AM
Bamaman1 wrote:
A fifth wheel with a dry weight of 11.090 and a dry pin weight of 2300 maxes out the capability of a single rear wheel truck. I would suggest you go to a 1 ton dually truck.
You could certainly go to G rated tires, however it's probably not needed. Yes, the Sailun tires are good, but you'll have to look far and hard to find a dealer if you need a replacement tire.
You'd just as well to go a high quality LT/E tire like the Bridgestone Duravis R250 ribbed tire, the Michelin XPS ribbed tire or even the G614 Goodyear tire.
If you go to such a tire, don't worry about stickers or insurance. You'll be perfectly within weight limitations.
If you have a question about legalities and LT/E tires, you should contact the authorities in Ontario for the answer.