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Another tire question

Hammerboy
Explorer
Explorer
I've been searching the forumns but can't quite find what I am looking for as far as tires for my unit.

Our fifth wheel we purchased this past spring wieghs in just under 9k dry, has a gvwr a shade under 12k and a pin wieght of around 1500 pounds. These are published wieghts as I have not taken it to the scales yet for real world weight.

In all the years of owning a rv, I never had much concern or any trouble for that matter with the stock st tires they came with. We never took any really long trips either. Our unit has 15" aluminum rims with the dreaded Towmax tires. So my question is what tires would you put on? Would you move to 16" rims for better choices and Craigslist the old ones? Are all st tires rated for 65mph? My unit not a heavy beast like a lot of you guys pull so I'm not sure if I should go to lt tires or stick with st's.
2019 Chevy crew LTZ 2500 HD Duramax
2017 Wildcat 29rlx fifth wheel
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time2roll
Nomad
Nomad
Get tires and wheels rated for the full GVWR shown on the sticker.
At that level I agree LT is a more reliable tire.

path1
Explorer
Explorer
16 inch appear to be an option I think, First part of your challenge... will 16's fit...Yes, appears so.

http://www.rvwholesalers.com/design/41/3760/Build-Your-Own-2017-Forest-River-Wildcat-29RLX-Fifth-Whe...

(I think your being little bit light on pin weight, but you'll know for sure soon enough. While I haven't upgraded to 16's on my own yet. LT are better IMO)
2003 Majestic 23P... Northwest travel machine
2013 Arctic Fox 25W... Wife "doll house" for longer snowbird trips
2001 "The Mighty Dodge"... tow vehicle for "doll house"

donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
Sorry but one simple answer is YES, I would swap to 16 inch LT tires and enjoy the safety and longevity they will provide.