taken wrote: And who in the world would ever care about that regulation other than the manufacturer?
Your insurance company.
Interesting...
Hmmm, so you're saying if a LT tire, that's load rating meets or beats the TH GVWR is on your TH, an insurance claim will be denied ?
No, I'm not saying that. What I am saying is that if you make modifications to your vehicle that somehow contribute to an accident, your claim could be denied. Could be tires, brakes, suspension, overloaded TV, etc...
The poster did ask "who cares". Be very very sure that your insurance company cares about some things.
joebedford wrote: I'm not saying that. What I am saying is that if you make modifications to your vehicle that somehow contribute to an accident, your claim could be denied. Could be tires, brakes, suspension, overloaded TV, etc...
The poster did ask "who cares". Be very very sure that your insurance company cares about some things.
I agree, if someone modifies their TH to be unsafe, yes, ins comp should deny all claims stemming from that. Not sure they always would though...
Hey, maybe, if one modifies their TH to be safer, by changing out Maypop china bomb ST tires, with LT tires well within load specs for the TH GVWR... and these tires have a much better track history,,, customer gets a discounted rate ??? LOL
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lincster wrote: 225/75, 245/75, 235/85. Any of those will give you plenty of load carrying capacity on your axles.
Ok, now we're getting somewhere.
What is the best size out all those 3 ?
I like the Rib, but would like to get away less expensive and still be just as dependable, is that possible ?
Think I can get away with a cheaper Michelin, or that BF Commercial TA and not be separating and blowing out???
Best size for load rating is the 235/85.
Best size for size is 225/75. The 225 is also lighter so that means less rolling resistance.
Yes, I think the BFG Commercial will do just fine as well as the LTX Michelin. A buddy of mine put the LTX and his big Warrior and puts a 3500lb sand rail in it. 3 years with no issues.
Would you still think it's a crock if you were a passenger in an AirBus that had tires installed below the minimum standards?
I, for one, like to be above minimum standards.
FE
I get it FastEagle, you don't like LT tires on a TH... no matter what.
After reading everybody here reply, not sure I agree with you.
Maybe I would agree with you, if you care to explain in detail why LT tires aren't a better choice for my TH. Instead of your 'can't do that'.
Please don't go off about under rated like you have been, totally ignoring what I've said multiple times in this thread about the available LT tires load range being 29% more/over/above the 13,000 TH GVWR. How about stating some factual reasons why they won't work correctly ?
How did we get from putting six 3042 lb LT tires, 29% above the load requirements of my TH 13,000 GVWR, too putting airplane "AirBus tires installed below the minimum standards"
I get it FastEagle, you don't like LT tires on a TH... no matter what.
After reading everybody here reply, not sure I agree with you.
Maybe I would agree with you, if you care to explain in detail why LT tires aren't a better choice for my TH. Instead of your 'can't do that'.
Please don't go off about under rated like you have been, totally ignoring what I've said multiple times in this thread about the available LT tires load range being 29% more/over/above the 13,000 TH GVWR. How about stating some factual reasons why they won't work correctly?
How did we get from putting six 3042 lb LT tires, 29% above the load requirements of my TH 13,000 GVWR, too putting airplane "AirBus tires installed below the minimum standards"
When the manufacturer of your trailer built it there were numerous regulations they had to follow. In the reference below you will find the tire requirements for your axles. The manufacturer MUST meet those requirements. Some will just barely meet the axle requirements and others will provide some load capacity reserves.
To keep a level playing field safety standards are written as industry guidelines.
I can assure you that most LT tire manufacturers have suitable tires for most RV trailer axle fitment configurations. I can also assure you that none of them will ever recommend using any tire design with a lower load capacity than that depicted on the vehicle tire placard or certification label. Email a few of them and tell them what your certified GAWR is and what you want to use.
HTElectrical wrote: You can get the XPS ribbed for $161.00 per Tire with free delivery from Discount Tire Direct. 888-459-4080
Interesting. I bought my Maxxis from them for a TT I had a couple years ago. Were the best deal I could find. I did check their site but didn't see the RIB's listed. That would be one heck of a price if that was the case. Did you buy some from them? How come they don't have them on their site?
Yes, I bought mine from them. That is why I listed the phone number. I have a sales rep from another forum that I am a member of, and I just PM him and get a quote before I call.
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