07PSDCREW
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edatlanta wrote:If you are replacing ST235/80-R16E tires with XPS 235/85-R16E's, keep in mind the XPS's only have a 3,042 pound weight rating where the ST's have a 3,420 pound rating.
We all agree the XPS tires are great, but don't overload them.
I read somewhere either in this forum or on another tire info site that ST tires are rated at thier max as far as loading while LT tires have a built in saftey margin given that they are used in light truck applications, in that they are under-rated and ST tires used in trailering will have a less chance of catastrophic injury, should a blowout occur. Not necessarily my opinion but I just thought I would mention this. I've often wondered why a cheap lightweight tire would carry more weight than a heavy duty LT tire that weighs more. I personally will be running BFG commercial T/A's 235/85/16 once I get rid of my 15" triangle china bombs....
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Pipeman
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XPS Ribs on my last two 5ers and Michelins on my last two TVs.....if you're taking a vote.....
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WeBeFulltimers
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A year ago I asked my "tire man" of 25 years to make me a quote on Ribs for my 2008 Montana 3400RL. He said sure, but why not put BFG Commercial TAs on instead because they are just as good and cost much less. Did just that and ran them for 9 months (fulltiming) and when trading for present fiver in November had them installed on it. Have had no tire problems and they still look like new. Very pleased.
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45Ricochet
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Quote: Another all steel carcass commercial grade LT tire is the Bridgestone Duravis R250 that is a bit lower in cost and has a excellent track record with heavy trailer users of all types (not just RVs). Give them a look.
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You'll never mile them out and if you do they can be retreaded. About $35 cheaper each IIRC, than the Rib. All three are nice replacements.
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Lov2hittheroad
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Check the Spec on all three. XPS Ribs content rubber is pretty high. Side wall flex turning is the most critical factor. Mich's wear like steal & are designed just for trailers. Have you seen any posts bad mouthing these tires. Pay a little now and forget about them. Also use 303 Protectant sold in auto parts stores and nitrogen fill. One year later any they will still have the same poundage. Get what you pay for in manufacturing.
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machunt
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which Goodwrench tires are you purchasing wxactly? i see there are many different ones. ta/ko or all season? which/ how much diff in cost than ribs
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rxkelley
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I love my XPS ribs and the piece of mine they offer is priceless.
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quadsand
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Nice to see this thread come back alive. A lot of great input. I still haven't purchased my new tires. But we are leaving for a trip in 3 weeks so I have to make a decision pretty soon. My 40' Toy Hauler is one heavy trailer and when loaded it's even heavier. From what I'm reading here, the RIBS are the best and the BFG Commercial TA's are a close 2nd. For 6 tires (probably 7 with a spare) the XPS RIB's are close to $2200!! The BFG's are around $1500. A big difference!
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Snow_King
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quadsand wrote:Nice to see this thread come back alive. A lot of great input. I still haven't purchased my new tires. But we are leaving for a trip in 3 weeks so I have to make a decision pretty soon. My 40' Toy Hauler is one heavy trailer and when loaded it's even heavier. From what I'm reading here, the RIBS are the best and the BFG Commercial TA's are a close 2nd. For 6 tires (probably 7 with a spare) the XPS RIB's are close to $2200!! The BFG's are around $1500. A big difference!
Price Bridgestone Duravis R250's. All steel ply like the Michelin XPS RIBs. Around 50 less each!
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mapguy
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Snow_King wrote:quadsand wrote:Nice to see this thread come back alive. A lot of great input. I still haven't purchased my new tires. But we are leaving for a trip in 3 weeks so I have to make a decision pretty soon. My 40' Toy Hauler is one heavy trailer and when loaded it's even heavier. From what I'm reading here, the RIBS are the best and the BFG Commercial TA's are a close 2nd. For 6 tires (probably 7 with a spare) the XPS RIB's are close to $2200!! The BFG's are around $1500. A big difference!
Price Bridgestone Duravis R250's. All steel ply like the Michelin XPS RIBs. Around 50 less each!
Bridgestone R250 or M895 are value priced steel carcass replacements for the Michelin XPS Rib tire on 6k axles and below.
R250 is a straight rib tread/closed shoulder pattern with dual sidewall protectors.
M895 is rib pattern with all season rating but still has a closed shoulder tread that is needed on trailers / highway tread for long life/preventing tread tearing.
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