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Texas_Bob_140
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Oct 31, 2013

Upgrading Tires from 15" to 16"- 2006 Cougar 285 EFS

On our annual trip from Double Oak, TX to South Padre Island, TX we blew out two tires and the wheel opening J wrap, fender and wheel well liner and damaged the wheel. The blowouts were within 5 miles...
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1971duster340
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Nov 01, 2013
I went from 15" Marathon D rated to 16" Michelin RIB E rated. Took 3 blowouts at different times to confirm the Goodyears just weren't up to it. Each axle/tire was loaded 85-90% capacity with the D ratings. I think Marathons aren't up to that % of constant loading. I liked the feel the RIBs provided and the peace of mind of the extra capacity helped too. Physical size was close enough after the upgrade, I didn't have to do any adjustment to the DualCam WD system.

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