The tires on each RV trailer at first retail sale must be the same size as the tire size on the labeling. (FMVSS 571.120 paragraph S10.3).When swapping tires at the dealership you need to insure the preceding statement is complied with by the dealer....
Here is some feedback from my trip to the Greenville, SC RV show last weekend. Because I'm a RV trailer tire researcher I paid particular attention to tire/rim fitments on the Cruiser trailers at the show. I also study certification labels for weight...
Look at the picture below. That's a ST225/75R15D tire with a load index on its sidewall. The tire is from Westlake. Load index ratings are not official load indicators for LT or ST tires but can be put on the sidewall at the manufacturer's discursion...
ls1mike wrote:Hey all,Buying tires, I have had Carlisles before and had good luck with them.I was looking at these. Carlisle radial trailSpeed rating N. I have seen good things about these ones on line. I know everyone likes Maxxis, but I am gettin...
Wingnut647 wrote:What about heavier 5rs?? Ours has a GVWR of almost 17000 with 2 7K axles. We want to upgrade our tires but not sure if LT's would have a high enough load rating for what we need for our toyhauler 5th.Currently have 235/80/16's ST's...
Here is a very informative reference from Toyo Tire. It does not support tire inflation pressures equal to the load carried for RV service. See their rational.Click Here!FastEagle
