Tires

[gmc851]

The Michelin XPS ribs I purchased 6+ years ago have aged out.:( They have been a great tire.:) Does anybody have a suggestion for a replacement brand? One tire store told me they don't make that tire anymore.:h I did see them offered for sale on a couple of websites.

Your input is much appreciated.:B

[JIMNLIN]

The OPs XPS Ribs come in 80 psi 16" load E only.
The 215/85 and 225/75 sizes are 2680 lbs capacity.

The 235/85 and 245/75 are rated at 3042 lbs capacity.

[Cummins12V98]

OP you don't mention size or load range.

[gmc851]

JIMNLIN wrote:
The XPS Ribs are a commercial grade all steel ply carcass tire. My truck tire dealer says their still available from Michelin.

Many folks find a better cost with the Bridgestone R-238 LT E. Its also a commercial grade all steel ply carcass tire so you won't be down grading going with them.

The R238 and XPS Ribs are the top of the heap in LT E tires for trailers.

It looks like the R238 is the way to go. They are slightly less expensive. And they are available. I don't understand the reluctance on the Michelin tires. They sell other Michelin tires.

When I ran a fleet I used Bridgestone tires and never had a problem. I was able to recap them multiple times.

Thanks

[JIMNLIN]

The XPS Ribs are a commercial grade all steel ply carcass tire. My truck tire dealer says their still available from Michelin.

Many folks find a better cost with the Bridgestone R-238 LT E. Its also a commercial grade all steel ply carcass tire so you won't be down grading going with them.

The R238 and XPS Ribs are the top of the heap in LT E tires for trailers.

[azdryheat]

Michelin XPS Ribs are available. Last April I replaced my 6 year old XPS ribs with XPS Ribs. No need to go to any other tire, the Michelin XPS Rib is a proven performer.

As a side note my old XPS Ribs were made in the UK while the new ones are from Germany. Much better quality than China.

[Learjet]

My Goodyear Endurance 235/85R16 are holding up well. 2 years and 15,000 miles no issues. Also, holds tire pressure very good.

XPS Ribs are pretty pricey..Link

[bobsallyh]

I believe if you go with a "G" rated tire, you will need 110 lb. PSI wheels. Tire Rack and Simple Tire show XPS Ribs available. Also go on Discount Tires site, that is where I always get mine. Put a new set on May 2019 at a Henderson, NV. Discount Tire shop.

[md_procouple]

I second the vote Sailun's. We have had ours now for 2 years, when we wear these out will get them again. Good Luck and Happy Camping !!

[C_Schomer]

You might only find old stock if they really are extinct. Craig

[guidry]

I have Discount Tires Hartland G rated and really like them; had them for 2 years (and about 12,000 miles) and they still look new.

[Second_Chance]

A lot of folks - including us - are getting excellent service and reliability from the Sailun S637s (load range G).

Rob

[ford_truck_guy]

if you like them , and they served you well, why switch to something else? find them online and run them