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I also have transforce tires on the stacker, they get the job done just fine. Go with the heaviest load rating tire you can get and you will not regret it. Keeping the drama in the pits, and on the track is worth every cent you spend! Still waiting on my 26 inch MT ET radials to ship from MT for the Gremlin, I think it might do a 1-2 inch wheelie.....ordered them 3/1....was thinking of a hans just in case it stood up on the rear bumper. I think you got the pro-drag radials, which I assume you are happy with. Eric
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Switched to Michelins on the motorhome and never had another tire problem/issue afterward. Well worth the extra money. When you consider peace of mind, they actually become less expensive.
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Bobby, if you are using the factory trailer hitch on your mini, check it out thoroughly.
I had an 04 and while pulling a 20' trailer with quads and motorcycles the hitch broke. The cross bar is welded to the side plates in shear and that's just what happened. The factory welds were junk and the cross bar came lose from the side plates. Note that this also included the receiver section with the chains and breakaway. I was lucky not to cause a major accident on the freeway and Winnebago and Valley Hitch wouldn't cover the defect. My 24 came from Winnebago with Michelin tires, very good but I think the motor home is only rated to tow 5,000. |
04-24-2015, 07:41 PM | #14 |
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It is relatively expensive, but most 8 lug trucks and motor homes with 16" wheels can step up to 19.5" wheels and tires. It gets you a 4500# single wheel rating, and a 4350# per wheel dual wheel rating. You can then buy good quality G rated 14 ply commercial truck tires for around $300 each, and leave the 16" tire blues behind. Doing just that to my Chevy 3500 Silverado right now. If you plan to keep your vehicle, it is worth it. The tires last much longer, and control heavy vehicles much better, for very little more than a super premium 16" tire. No matter what, you cannot make a 16" tire do what a 19.5" tire can do with ease.
Depending on the chassis/powertrain, you can get steel 19.5" x 6.75" 8 lug wheels that bolt on for less than $150 each. You can get aluminum for as little as $250 each. you don't need any adapters, they bolt right on.
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All great suggestions. Remember if you go wider with the rear tires, you need to make sure you have space between them. If not they abrade each other going down the road and damage the side wall.
Hankook makes a decent and affordable RV tire that many have had good luck with. And X2 on reinforcing the hitch. RV's usually come with a hitch that is rated for WAY less than what we pull. If the rear is sagging, consider add on rear air bags. They helped on my class A. |
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Hi guys. My 22ft enclosed needs new tires so I'm doing some research. It currently has 205/75/15s but I'm considering stepping up to the next taller size. Take a look at this pic (trailer loaded) and let me know what size you think I can go with.
Thanks for your help. http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3it8s5mf.jpg |
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