LT tires for my fifth wheel
#78
09-06-2014, 06:07 AM
#79
09-06-2014, 06:54 AM
If you will notice there is a sunken in spot about 3 o'clock as well. I still have one of my bombs mounted on a steel rim I bought from Tredit Tire and I just went and looked at it and if you will notice near the bottom of the tire an indention and at the top of the pic, what looks like a swelled area. ALL of the CHINA tires I have had have these characteristics!
#80
09-06-2014, 07:18 AM
#83
09-06-2014, 08:40 AM
That sure looks like the typical tire shape. I've seen that on a high percentage of new and unused tires. Must have something to do with how they overlap the belts. It definitely has something to do with the construction of the tire. It really doesn't cause you to have much faith in the tire!
#84
09-06-2014, 09:06 AM
#85
09-06-2014, 09:25 AM
Fleet Mechanic
That sure looks like the typical tire shape. I've seen that on a high percentage of new and unused tires. Must have something to do with how they overlap the belts. It definitely has something to do with the construction of the tire. It really doesn't cause you to have much faith in the tire!
#86
09-06-2014, 11:36 AM
#87
09-06-2014, 07:26 PM
I went from 235/80-16 ST tires to 235/85-16 E rated Cooper tires. If you do a study on how tires are rated, under what conditions and what the difference in the testing standards are between LT and ST tires you will understand why many RV'ers do the same.
I chose Cooper because they are produced in the USA where you will not find an ST tire that is not an import in a 16" tire size.
Do the research for yourself, be comfortable with your decision and go LT.
FWIW, our 5th wheel with Power King or whatever the China brand was had two blow outs in less than 1K miles and they were new.
I chose Cooper because they are produced in the USA where you will not find an ST tire that is not an import in a 16" tire size.
Do the research for yourself, be comfortable with your decision and go LT.
FWIW, our 5th wheel with Power King or whatever the China brand was had two blow outs in less than 1K miles and they were new.
#88
09-07-2014, 08:54 PM
Fleet Mechanic
We are in the midst of an extended trip through Atlantic Canada with our new Montana equipped with the China Bombs. I'm using the TST TMPS and watching temp as well as the pressure buildup. I'm also limiting my speed to 60-62 mph (and of course getting single finger salutes on occasion
). So far, max pressure buildup has not exceeded 86psig on an 80 pound fill and temps have been in the 91-95 F range on a 75-80 degree day. I used General Grabbers on the last trailer. It was a bit shorter then the current one, but fairly close in weight (1000# +/-) and they worked well, were Mexican made, and will be considered when the Bombs come off in the spring.
It amazes me the speeds some folks travel at hauling trailers. I've been passed on occasion by folks pulling pretty large and new trailers at an estimated 75-80 or more mph and most likely on suspect tires.
). So far, max pressure buildup has not exceeded 86psig on an 80 pound fill and temps have been in the 91-95 F range on a 75-80 degree day. I used General Grabbers on the last trailer. It was a bit shorter then the current one, but fairly close in weight (1000# +/-) and they worked well, were Mexican made, and will be considered when the Bombs come off in the spring.It amazes me the speeds some folks travel at hauling trailers. I've been passed on occasion by folks pulling pretty large and new trailers at an estimated 75-80 or more mph and most likely on suspect tires.
