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Replacing Tires

Trixie47
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Tired of all the blowouts we have had on the 5er. Originals ST235/80/r16 E. I see lots of controversy on the ST tires. What is the most people are using to replace tires with ? I am looking at Bridgestone Duravis R250's LT235/85/r16 E. Would these interchange with what I now have on my 5er? Avalanche 330RE 11,710 pounds. I am getting really confused and with all the knowledge on this forum figured someone would be able to help me out....Thanks :?
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NC_Hauler
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IF 6,000# axles and OEM tire is "E" rated, the Duravis250 or 500 has been highly recommended and I would also recommend the Michelin XPS RIBS also, though they are pricier.
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SH
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Here are a couple of tire threads you may want to read.

Tires 1

Tires 2

Tires 3

Tires 4

Tires 5
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Dennis_M_M
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Another vote for Michelin XPS Ribs. Run 8 of them (LT 235/85 R 16) on our 20k fiver - 2 axle duals.
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crickeydog
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Been running Michelin Rib tires on all of our trucks and 5'er for the past 10 years. Have never had a blow out.

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B_O__Plenty
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Jayco-noslide wrote:
Frequent blow-outs aren't normal. Either overloaded, not enough tire, pressure too low or high or tires too old/worn.
Or poor quality original equipment ST chinese made tires. The Duravis would be one of the top choices if it was my trailer..

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Jayco-noslide
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Frequent blow-outs aren't normal. Either overloaded, not enough tire, pressure too low or high or tires too old/worn.
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Allworth
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With that weight, any Load Range E Light Truck tire will do. I run B. F. Goodrich Commercial TA (which have a good trailer tread pattern) in size LT 245/75R16 that is 1/2 inch wider and the same diameter as the original STs.

I got mine at Tire KIngdom at Semoran/Lake Margaret for about $700 for the four; mounted, balanced, and on the trailer.
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