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09-18-2012, 03:53 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Van Wert
Posts: 101
M.O.C. #12792
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Load range F tires
Has anyone else considered load range F tires instead of E or the G614s. They have 3900+ lbs rating at 95 psi, priced reasonable if you can find them.
I'm thinking of switching but can only find Kenda (not familiar with) and Carlisle (had a set once, but peeled the tread).
Help.
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09-18-2012, 04:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texico
Posts: 1,917
M.O.C. #6150
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Kenda and Carlilse both build excellent ATV tires. The rest of their product line, not so good. I would not recommend either brand for use on any type of fifth wheel or travel trailer.
As far as load range F goes, it would be a great choice if they were available from a dependable manufacturer. There are some out there, but they are few and far between.
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09-19-2012, 02:00 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Even with quality tires the problem with getting tires that are hard to find is just that. When you have a flat or ruin a tire for any reason will a replacement be available in that area?
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09-19-2012, 02:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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Agree that you should stay away from both tire brands mentioned.
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09-19-2012, 02:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Van Wert
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M.O.C. #12792
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Ouch, guys. I found Karrier, Hercules, Load Star, Tow Max and Power King but those aren't familiar either. $300+ 3750 lbs 614s are a little rich compared to $175-215 3900lbs. Ugh!
Are there any good, reasonably priced national brands out there?
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09-19-2012, 03:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
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I think the old saying "You get what you pay for" may very well apply here. There has to be a reason why those brand are so much cheaper. Probably too much Lead in the rubber!
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09-19-2012, 03:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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I don't know what RV you have, but unless it's up in the 36' - 40' range with several slides ... a good light truck tire 235 85 R16 is worth considering. Several of us run them with peace of mind equal to the G614 crowd. Take about #2000 pin weight off your total unit weight ... that will give you a good idea of what's sitting on your units axles. The down side to an odd size or brand to save a couple of hundred bucks is what happens if you're out somewhere and shread a tire?
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09-25-2012, 08:51 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: fort myers
Posts: 126
M.O.C. #5896
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I would go with a good load range E light truck tire. These tires are readly available if you needed a replacement. I guess that the two brands you discuss are ST tires. My experience with LT tires is far better than any ST tire.
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