upgrading tires
Hi, I'm buying new tires for the trailer, as 20,000 miles has done in the marathons. I plan on buying maxxis, but not sure on whether to buy load range E vs D. the Ds seem adequate, as that's 2...
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Lowsuv wrote:
A better choice is to use an LT rated tire .
The LT scale is about 15 % tougher than the ST scale .
A perfect upgrade for your high dollar Arctic Fox is specifically :
Goodyear Cargo G26 size 225 /70R15 load range D .
It is placarded at 2540 # on the LT scale at 65 psi .
It is made in Germany or France .
It weighs about 33 #
It fits every wheel that your current ST 225/75r15 load range C fits without modification .
The G26 is widely available from Goodyear stores and Tire Rack .
This is not to be confused a Marathon Radial ST tire .
Speed rating is 106 mph , not 65 mph like your current ST tire .
Consumer Reports just published their SUV tire ratings in the November issue .
For the third year in a row no Maxxis tire scored above the LOWEST 25 % of the ratings .
The Maxxis tire , made by Chang-Shin of Taiwan weighs about 30 # in a load range E , and is a 65 mph tire .
Well said! X2
