Tires for 2009 Fifth Wheel 11,590 GVWR

[sandra67]

I hope this post shows up in an appropriate forum. Have been finding limited information online as to which new tires to get for fifth wheel. Gross veh. weight is 11,590. I was advised to upgrade from existing ST225/75D15 to LRE 10 ply, load 125 radials (an ST225/75E15). The main ones I am finding in that range are Maxxi's or Carlysle. Any suggestions from folks here? Is there a better option? I hope to have them installed on 4/1. Thanks.

[JIMNLIN]

op wrote:
Any suggestions from folks here? Is there a better option?

She asked for recommendations and options and looks like she's got some input.
RV.net alone has had over twenty members reporting Maxxis ST 8008 failures that I've seen so there certainly not up on reliability par with a LT tire on our trailers by any stretch of an imagination.

The OP says the OEM were a ST225/75-D15 which the D in this location indicates a old tech bias ply tire. I would assume it was a load range D tire at 2540 lb capacity as he is wanting a load E tire.

[RAS43]

I bet sandra has run away by now shaking her head with all this talk about spending a lot of money changing wheels and tires to 16". All she wanted to know is if going up from a "D" rated tire to an "E" rated one was a good idea which I believe is good. And whether to look at Maxxis or Carlysle. I agree with donn, go for the Maxxis. The KISS principle works! 😉

[SkipStock]

By the way, found them on Amazon for $162 each, free freight. Normally I found them around $200-$240.

[SkipStock]

I just put the Maxxi's on mine, 16". Quite happy with them, so far.
I did a lot of web surfing and reading blogs and they seem to be the highest rated/best reviewed of the ST tires in 16" LRE.

[Artum_Snowbird]

Bridgestone Duravis R250's seem to fit the bill for many.. myself included. Very tough tires!

[Bamaman11]

Michelin XPS and the Bridgestone Duravis R250's are LT/E 16" tires--and the same quality tires. The Goodyear G614's are great, but very pricey.

I went with the Bridgestone's @ $197 each at Costco--cheaper than Michelin.

[Scooter_Alfa]

16 inch xps

[laknox]

sandra67 wrote:
I hope this post shows up in an appropriate forum. Have been finding limited information online as to which new tires to get for fifth wheel. Gross veh. weight is 11,590. I was advised to upgrade from existing ST225/75D15 to LRE 10 ply, load 125 radials (an ST225/75E15). The main ones I am finding in that range are Maxxi's or Carlysle. Any suggestions from folks here? Is there a better option? I hope to have them installed on 4/1. Thanks.

If you can afford it, and the tire spacing will allow, switch to 16" tires and buy a good LT. If it's not in the budget, the Maxxis is your best bet in a 15" ST. IMO, the Carlisle RH is the 2nd choice. I =do= have the Carlisles simply because I couldn't get the Maxxis in time for a trip. So far (knock on wood), they're serving me well.

Lyle

[i5trucker]

I would go for a name brand tire like Goodyear or Michelin. Think about what you have riding on those tires.

[bfast54]

Agree..go with the 16 inch.
Couple yrs ago I switched to 16......Best move in a long time.

[Me_Again]

Switch it to 16" LT's and don't look back. Chris

[rhagfo]

Upgrade to a 16" LT truck tire with the correct load range. The LT 235/80-16 E on my 5er are 3,042# ea. covers my 12,360# GVWR of the 5er. I carry less than 10,000# on the 5er axles.

[azdryheat]

If it says "Made in China" on the sidewall stay away from it. Maxxis are good as are any LT tire.

[donn0128]

Install 16 inch LT tires, or go for Maxxis ST in 15 inch.