Your issue with the dealer can be a liability issue..... he saw the tire placard sticker with those may pop ST E tires at 3400-3600 lbs capacity tires....or you mentioned your replacing them with the LT E at 3195 lbs. Experienced tire dealers can see what the issue is tire capacity shall meet or exceed a trailer=s axle ratings. The dealer is very inexperienced. I use mostly truck tire dealers as they seem overall more experienced in this area.
This from a previous Michelin website XPS Rib add;
Michelin® XPS Rib® tires are the best value per mile in the Michelin commercial tire lineup and an ideal choice for commercial trailers because of low rolling resistance (for better fuel economy), a long-wear tread design and retreadability. These tires also have the strength of a reinforced all-steel construction for lasting durability.
Responsive handling helps you negotiate through tough traffic
Greater durability and puncture
resistance from a third steel belt.
Easily retreadable all-steel casing
Lowest cost per mile in this category
Resists sidewall damage with the sculptured sidewall protector.
Sidewall: black serrated
outline lettering.
Load Range: E
Service Description: 120/116Q
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this email was my question to Michelin and a direct answer about the add and was in response to FastEagle stirring the pot back then with his anti Michelin campaign;
MICHELINS XPS RIBS RESPONCE Q & A
It was brougt up in a thread that the XPS Rib is not for use on trailers so I emailed Michelin to get a response to this matter.
Email response was:
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Thank you for your email. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.
The Michelin XPS Rib can be used for recreational vehicles, trailer travelers and pick up trucks. This is an all around tire for many different applications. I hope this answer your question. Again, thank you for being a Michelin consumer.
It is our goal to ensure that your issue has been resolved or your question answered to your satisfaction. If we can assist you further, please respond to this email or call us at 1-800-847-3435 (toll free) between 8:00AM and 8:00PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday or between 9:00AM and 5:00PM Eastern Time on Saturday.
Michelin North America
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