RV needs new shoes

[Ponz]

Trailer has Goodyear 235-85-16 G-rated tires. Anyone know of a good reliable replacement. Tires have plenty of tread but are starting to show cracks.

Thanks, Ponz

 

[klenger]

Reports I've heard is that the tires you have are one of the best in G-rated tires.

 

[LandShark]

I not sure that they are the 'best'. I think they are the only 16" G rated tire. If anyone knows of others, please let us know.

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

If they are Trailer only (ST) and Good Year they were made in China. All good year tires are made in China. ST tires are engineered to loose 1/3 of their strength in 3 years whether you use them or not. There is an industry SCAM taking place. The average person does not wear out trailer tires so to bring you back to buy more they are made to fly apart on the highway. A friend that pulls a Horse trailer and his friends that pull Horse trailers take half worn tires off their pick-up trucks and put them on their trailers and then put new on their trucks. They have no tire failures. They have learned the hard way. I have and use a Car-Hauling trailer (one car) and had so much trouble with ST (service trailer) tires I went to Michelin LTX (pick up) tires. As long as your tires are rated for the load you carry you can use whatever you like and they won't give you anymore than normal trouble. Consider the fact that by the time a tire (ST) is made in China and gets shipped to a warehouse in the US and then to a Dealers Tire Rack it could be a year old before it is sold. Now we have a tire made to fly apart in 2 years instead of 3 like they are made to do. Once they see we won't buy them they will quit making them. They should be ashamed of themselves. ST tires are a highway hazard when they fly apart on the highway. They no doubt have a problem with GREED.

 

[Grizzly]

I agree with J. BURCHFIELD. Consider Michelin XPS Rib 235/85/16R range E.

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

Thanks Grizzly.

 

[AABEN]

I had Goodyear's traded then off after 4 tires went bad. Goodyear replaced all 4 tires. I bought MAXXIS have had no more tire go bad I like then a lot better. getting around 2 miles better on fuel milage. Thay came highly recomended. Thay are for trailers only. M8008 ST

 

[klenger]

Folks, keep in mind that he currently has G rated tires. Going to an E rated tire, even a good one like the Michelin XPS RIB is a step backward.

 

[gduncan]

I replaced my Goodyears with Hankook F-19 tires. The are 14 ply rated and are rated to carry 3,333 pounds at 105 psig. I have about 12,000 miles on them and have been very happy with them. They are speed rated at 68 mph. I think the Goodyears were spped rated at 65 mph.

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

Klenger is right E will haul less weight than G. If the weight in pounds written on the tire is more than you gross (load + trailer ) you can safely use them. Follow recommended PSI also written on the tire. Some have Kilos and pounds so read carefully. Running a tire with less than recommended PSI will overheat the tire and BANG. A good tire gage is important to use when you start out in the morning when the tire is not yet warm from use. A cheap gauge is sometimes 10 pounds off. Get a Milton or Schrader or one made in the USA. See if it reads the same as a known accurate gage.

 

[Grizzly]

How much does a 36' Hitchhiker 5er weigh, which is most likely a triple axle?



A 235/85/16 load range E tire can carry 3042 lbs. If the Hitchhiker is a triple axle, the E tires can carry 18,252 lbs plus the pin weight, say another 1,800/2,000 lb.

 

[Ponz]

The sticker says 12400 and its dual axel. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[george]

I replaced my Goodyears with Hankook F-19 tires. The are 14 ply rated and are rated to carry 3,333 pounds at 105 psig. I have about 12,000 miles on them and have been very happy with them. They are speed rated at 68 mph. I think the Goodyears were spped rated at 65 mph.

Where does one find info on how many MPH the tires are rated for?

 

[Grizzly]

The sticker says 12400 and its dual axel. Thanks for the info guys.

Load Range E can carry 3,042 lbs each x 4 = 12,168 lbs plus whatever the pin weight. That may be cutting it too close. I'd stay with Load Range "G".

 

[Ponz]

I found a knowledgable guy today that helped me understand these tires. The rv has an empty weight of 12240, and a full load weight of 14800, per the NuWa tag. The original GY G159 tire has a load rating of 3750. GYno longer makes the G159 but has a replacement G614 that is an LT tire with the same load rating of 3750. The realty is if you were in an accident or stopped by weight police and weighed the ticket would make-up the difference. These tires are not cheap or easy to come by but, I want to be as safe as possible. I really enjoy this site, lots of knowledge and banter.

Ponz

 

[Fireman]

Ponz,



Carry your loaded trailer to a CAT scale and have the truck and trailer weighed. It will give you the actual axle weights.



With a gross vehicle weight of 14,800# your pin weight should be such that your axle weights will be less than 12,000# and the XPS Ribs would serve you well.



Just for grins, do you know what your axle ratings are ? Mine are 6000# each on a trailer with 15,000# GVWR. My trailer weighs close to 14,000 and my axle weights are 10,800.

 

[Ponz]

New shoes

Bit the bullet and got GY G614 LT235-85-R16 G tires. Turns out as these are a speciality tire they are stamped Made in USA. The tire shop also showed me the sticker for the wheels,which is inside the rim, for the 110psi. The only clue to this on the outside is a small stamp that says 16x6 Heavy. The new tread pattern is completely different, looks like a sports car tread. The tire shop recommended I run 105psi all the time. Hope this helps someone.

Ponz

 

[Grizzly]

You did the right thing in getting the G rated tires even if they are a bit spendy. How much did they cost if you don't mind me asking. Did you get get heavy duty valve stems?

 

[Ponz]

Grizzly, Yes I did get new HD SS stems, even thou the originals looked ok. Tires were 235 each. Good news is wifey is ok with them. Did you notice they were made in USA ? Ponz

 

[Grizzly]

Grizzly, Yes I did get new HD SS stems, even thou the originals looked ok. Tires were 235 each. Good news is wifey is ok with them. Did you notice they were made in USA ? Ponz

That's a good price for USA made LT load range G tires. I would have thought they'd be much more. You did well.