I hate to do this, but since I need to replace the tires on my Fuzion, I noticed something while reading all the tire recommendation threads...
The tires on my trailer are 235/80R16 Carlisle tires rated for a max load of 3,420lbs at 80psi. I started searching for replacement LT tires (BFG Commercial TA, Michelin XPS Ribs, etc) in a similar size (245/75R16 or 235/85R16) and it turns out that all of the tires I find are only rated to a max of 3,042lbs per tire. This is not enough for my trailer as my axles weigh 13,000lbs when loaded which is 3,250lbs per tire
Besides going to another trailer service tire (which all seem to have the required max load of 3,420lbs), am I relegated to getting G rated LT tires and rims? Did I overlook something obvious? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
GD
2011 F350 Crewcab Lariat 4x4 6.7L PSD
2010 Fuzion 302 TE II
Look at the Good Year "G" rated tires. Have had good luck with them. I like Goodyears customer service for defective tires and willingness to pay for any damage to your trailer as the result of a tire incident.
Find the *lengthy* tire thread on the Tech Forum - which was moved from the 5th wheel forum due to the (5th wheel forum) moderator's inability to cope with the "terse" exchanges by the tire "experts" and the rest of "us".
Research your question there - try Escapees (MDT & HDT forums) also.
Serious trucks pulling serious trailers!
Use the search feature here on RV Net - enter various brands, ST vs Lt, etc, etc.
(IMO) either of the choices you are considering would be fine.
As an aside - try this:
Find a tire dealer with a Carlisle (or Marathon, or?) like you have now.
Lift it, try to compress it (push down).
Now go do the same with the BFG or XPS (which are both Michelin).
djgarcia wrote: Look at the Good Year "G" rated tires. Have had good luck with them. I like Goodyears customer service for defective tires and willingness to pay for any damage to your trailer as the result of a tire incident.
X2, I just put another set of Goodyear "G" rated tires on mine. It's the way to go on your hauler.
John and Elizabeth (Liz), with 3 nutty cats
My beloved St. Bernard, Marm, lost him 1/2/12
Current rig:
1992 International Genesis school bus conversion
djgarcia wrote: Look at the Good Year "G" rated tires. Have had good luck with them. I like Goodyears customer service for defective tires and willingness to pay for any damage to your trailer as the result of a tire incident.
X2, I just put another set of Goodyear "G" rated tires on mine. It's the way to go on your hauler.
X3
Dick and Joyce
2010 Montana 3665RE
Dodge 2500HD Maxi Cab Laramie Edition
Diego, Norm, & Bitsy
thanks for the input folks... looks like I have some reading to do.
Since there are 3 recommendations for the GoodYear "G" rated tire, could someone please elaborate and tell me which tire that actually is? Will I need to upgrade my rims?
Great_Danes wrote: I hate to do this, but since I need to replace the tires on my Fuzion, I noticed something while reading all the tire recommendation threads...
The tires on my trailer are 235/80R16 Carlisle tires rated for a max load of 3,420lbs at 80psi. I started searching for replacement LT tires (BFG Commercial TA, Michelin XPS Ribs, etc) in a similar size (245/75R16 or 235/85R16) and it turns out that all of the tires I find are only rated to a max of 3,042lbs per tire. This is not enough for my trailer as my axles weigh 13,000lbs when loaded which is 3,250lbs per tire
Besides going to another trailer service tire (which all seem to have the required max load of 3,420lbs), am I relegated to getting G rated LT tires and rims? Did I overlook something obvious? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Your axles do not weigh 13,000 lbs. How much does your trailer weigh? What is the GVWR for your trailer? Forget about what your axles are rated for if you are getting tires, what you need to know is what weight your trailer is rated for.
Great_Danes wrote: I hate to do this, but since I need to replace the tires on my Fuzion, I noticed something while reading all the tire recommendation threads...
The tires on my trailer are 235/80R16 Carlisle tires rated for a max load of 3,420lbs at 80psi. I started searching for replacement LT tires (BFG Commercial TA, Michelin XPS Ribs, etc) in a similar size (245/75R16 or 235/85R16) and it turns out that all of the tires I find are only rated to a max of 3,042lbs per tire. This is not enough for my trailer as my axles weigh 13,000lbs when loaded which is 3,250lbs per tire
Besides going to another trailer service tire (which all seem to have the required max load of 3,420lbs), am I relegated to getting G rated LT tires and rims? Did I overlook something obvious? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Your axles do not weigh 13,000 lbs. How much does your trailer weigh? What is the GVWR for your trailer? Forget about what your axles are rated for if you are getting tires, what you need to know is what weight your trailer is rated for.
Perhaps I wrote that wrong... the weight on my trailer axles is 13,000lbs according to the scale. My loaded trailer weighs 15,700lbs in total (2700 lbs is pin weight). The GVWR is 16,000 lbs, so I am at max capacity.
Anyway, it looks like I will go to the G614 tires if my wheels are rated for the 110psi pressures which I need to confirm with the manufacturer of the wheels. Otherwise I will break down and get a set of 17.5 inch wheels and tires. Better safe than sorry.
Before going to 17.5" tires (real oddballs), I would look into swapping to dirt-common 225/70R19.5's. About an inch taller than a 235/85R16, I recall good for about 4000lbs each.
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