Wanting to change from STs to LTs..........
We are the proud new owners of a 2007 K-Z Sportsman 5th wheel. The unit is in EXCELLENT shape for its age. This is our first (but likely won't be our last). I have read numerous posts on the argu...
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Charlie D. wrote:camperkilgore wrote:
Beginning to wonder about the wisdom of using more expensive LT tires. I did the same thing after losing tires to blowouts. The original tires on our fiver were the Chinese made tires, so I went from 15" to 16" tires and switched to BFG commercial TA tires. We made three trips to western states from Florida with no problems, but three years later, lost the tread on one and discovered another had problems with separation and was ready to go at any time.
So at this point I'm beginning to think that it might(MIGHT) be better to go with ST tires with stiffer sidewalls, but make sure that I replace them every 2 1/2 to 3 years. Being proactive about it might prevent a lot of aggravation down the road. Being able to locate the best deal when replacing all four would be better than getting stuck with a bad deal when out in the boonies some where.
This is a plan that would probably make the most sense for me based on my particular camper and my experiences with that camper. Your mileage may vary.
I had the exact same problems with BFG T/A's. There seems to be more and more posts about their failures.
It's cousin the Uniroyal Laredo HT/H did the same thing on HH2's at around 5 years old when used near it's max rating. Go Steelers! (Ribs or R250s), just say no to poly! Of course I have a friend that lost a TA in Arizona at around two years.
Chris
