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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 10-05-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,198
Posted By CalandLinda
Tire load inflation charts are collaborations...

Tire load inflation charts are collaborations between tire manufacturers and the Tire and Rim association (TRA). Their goal is to provide standardized load inflation charts for general use...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-27-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,198
Posted By CalandLinda
It is the absences of knowledge that allows tire...

It is the absences of knowledge that allows tire threads to linger on.

For original equipment tires the correct inflation pressures are found on the tire and load placard, federal certification...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-09-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,439
Posted By CalandLinda
According to the specs I found for your trailer,...

According to the specs I found for your trailer, it came with original equipment ST tires.

The only possible/acceptable replacement LT tires would be the GY G614, a bastardized all steel trailer...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-09-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,439
Posted By CalandLinda
I think you have forgotten to mention to us that...

I think you have forgotten to mention to us that the trailer manufacturer for your 2006 trailer provided LT tires as original equipment. (Probably Uniroyal of Mission, a China tire).
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-08-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,439
Posted By CalandLinda
I can name a dozen or more brands that build the...

I can name a dozen or more brands that build the ST235/80R16 LRE tires. However, I don't do brand recommendations.

There is not a USA brand built in your size that will qualify as replacements....
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-06-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,439
Posted By CalandLinda
Because it's a tire industry safety standard and...

Because it's a tire industry safety standard and to recommend less would be in violation of the industry safety standard.

The trailer manufacturer sets the minimum standards with their selection...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-05-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,439
Posted By CalandLinda
Am I missing your point? According to specs for...

Am I missing your point? According to specs for your trailer it came with ST235/80R16 LRE tires. Your wheels are rated for 3520#. The correct replacement tires in your size designation need to have a...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-05-2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,439
Posted By CalandLinda
Trailer tires are not selected for GVWR, they are...

Trailer tires are not selected for GVWR, they are required to have the ability to carry the combined weight of the trailer manufacturers certified GAWRs.

The tire index code is not the official...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 08-24-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,652
Posted By CalandLinda
I don't know why RV trailer owners don't consult...

I don't know why RV trailer owners don't consult with the manufacturer's owner's manuals. They are loaded with useful information.

https://www.keystonerv.com/owners-manuals
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 08-23-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,961
Posted By CalandLinda
The common standard for torque on steel valve...

The common standard for torque on steel valve stem nuts is 42in lbs.
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal 06-10-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 542
Posted By CalandLinda
FAMCAMP is a USAF acronym. Other services call...

FAMCAMP is a USAF acronym. Other services call them RV Parks or Campgrounds.

The web site address given above is very informative. I've been a member of that site for 20 years.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-12-2023, 01:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By CalandLinda
The vehicle certification label has the official...

The vehicle certification label has the official weights (GVWR).
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 05-12-2023, 01:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By CalandLinda
According to the specs for the OPs trailer, it...

According to the specs for the OPs trailer, it has 6000# axles and came equipped with ST235/80R16 LRE. The industry standard for replacement tires requires them to be able to provide, at the minimum,...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 03-30-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,698
Posted By CalandLinda
When calculating the 10% tire load capacity...

When calculating the 10% tire load capacity reserves recommended by RVIA, the GY G614 does not qualify for vehicle certified 7000# axles.
Forum: Long Timers 02-23-2023, 05:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,808
Posted By CalandLinda
We wintered twice at Roberts' Mobile Home and RV...

We wintered twice at Roberts' Mobile Home and RV Park. We were temps because we lived in and traveled with our fiver rig.

On our 2nd year my aunt and uncle from Maine visited us. Like you, they...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-21-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,999
Posted By CalandLinda
https://tweel.michelinman.com/changeSizeSpec.html

https://tweel.michelinman.com/changeSizeSpec.html
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 02-15-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,477
Posted By CalandLinda
Plus sizing tires is an equipment modification...

Plus sizing tires is an equipment modification that requires documentation, because the certification label, tire and load placard and vehicle owner's manual will no longer be valid. There are...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 02-15-2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,477
Posted By CalandLinda
Going from 80 to 85 is "plus sizing", you should...

Going from 80 to 85 is "plus sizing", you should find the industry accepted procedures for doing that.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 02-09-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,477
Posted By CalandLinda
Here's a plus report from a user. ...

Here's a plus report from a user.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/hankook-vantra-trailer-tire-long-term-review/
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 01-16-2023, 05:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,180
Posted By CalandLinda
The provider does not qualify as a replacement...

The provider does not qualify as a replacement for LT235/85R16 LRG.

Mixing tire designs is a NO, NO.

The LRE, ST tire cannot provide the load capacity of the LRG, LT.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 01-02-2023, 03:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,835
Posted By CalandLinda
Side to side was a good move. It helps counter...

Side to side was a good move. It helps counter the effects of road crown.

One year we traveled US-2 from MI to ND and then state and rural highways & roads to Ellsworth AFB at Box Elder, SD. While...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 12-14-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,986
Posted By CalandLinda
Plant codes molded into every dot certified tire...

Plant codes molded into every dot certified tire will tell you where a tire was actually made and the name of the plant. That looks like a 2A which is in China.
...
Forum: On the Road Again 11-16-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,470
Posted By CalandLinda
Wapwallopen, PA Following a country road...

Wapwallopen, PA

Following a country road down the eastern banks of the Susquehanna River on a beautiful early summer day in PA.

13641 13642

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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-06-2022, 04:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,796
Posted By CalandLinda
The selection of Original Equipment tires for...

The selection of Original Equipment tires for your trailer differs significantly with selections for automotive mounted OE tires. OE tires for your trailer were selected by its manufacturer to...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-05-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,852
Posted By CalandLinda
Maybe you should ask yourself why you purchased...

Maybe you should ask yourself why you purchased tires without purchasing the proper rims for maximum performance of the tires.

...
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