Goodyear Wrangler Adventure A/T tires

[dpam]

Time to replace the Michelin A/T2 tires on the TV, and do not want Michelin again, as I find them poor in snow and on ice. Thinking of buying Goodyear Wrangler Adventure A/T tires (LT 265X70RX18), and would appreciate any feedback from anyone that has experienced this Goodyear tire.

[DQDick]

Can't give you much experience yet, but that's what I replaced my OEM tires with this summer. Had to reasons for going with them. We do a good deal of off road and they were recommended to me by some of the folks at the refuge we work at and I got mine at Walmart with a road hazard guarantee. Not only do we have the guarantee,but, since we full-time, there will usually be a Walmart near wherever we might have an issue.

[K0LCB]

I ran the Wrangler Adventurer on my Jeep. Good tires

[steelpony5555]

I had Wranglers on my old Alpenlite which weighed 12500 lbs.....always traveled long and fast with it and no problems....

[dpam]

Thank you for the input. I bought the Goodyear Wrangler Adventurer A/T tires. Even though the tire tread is more aggressive than the Michelin tires that were replaced the tire noise is less and the ride is smoother. No snow yet, but I'm looking forward to trying these new tires in the snow.

[Art-n-Marge]

Oh no, saw this too late and I would just warn that the load ratings in actual numbers is what counts.

Tires with an E rating are not equal. You need to look at the sidewall and read their single/dual weight ratings. For example, when I bought my current set of Michelins, the young man behind the counter tried to do me a favor and recommend a less expensive Michelin with the same rating and size, until I looked close and showed him the numerical weight rating did NOT meet my needs and I could have had tires with less weight rating (whew). I hope your new rubber has the weight capacity you need.

[dpam]

Art, thank you for your note, as that is important information. I agree a person has to
be cautious about the weight rating, because all tires are not created equal.
Our Gmc GVWR rating is 11,500 lbs
Front axel GAWR - 5,600 lbs
Rear axel GAWR - 7,050 lbs

Goodyear tires - LT 265/70R/18 E (10 ply)
Weight rating - 3525 lbs per tire at 80 lbs ( 4x3525= 14,100 lbs)

[CORattler]

That's a good heads up Art!
I'll be sure to check ratings prior to buying my next set of tires.

quote:Originally posted by Art-n-Marge

Oh no, saw this too late and I would just warn that the load ratings in actual numbers is what counts.

Tires with an E rating are not equal. You need to look at the sidewall and read their single/dual weight ratings. For example, when I bought my current set of Michelins, the young man behind the counter tried to do me a favor and recommend a less expensive Michelin with the same rating and size, until I looked close and showed him the numerical weight rating did NOT meet my needs and I could have had tires with less weight rating (whew). I hope your new rubber has the weight capacity you need.

[CORattler]

I'm confused here...
exactly how do you determine what weight each tire needs to be capable of carrying? My current tires exceed my GAWR for each axle which is:
Front=5200
Rear:6000
Tires are 10 ply E rated at 3195 each at 80 PSI (6390 per axle)

[Art-n-Marge]

Looks like you are good CORattler. Your tires exceed the 3000 lb maximum on the rear axle which is the highest rating on your truck that a tire must meet. In my case I have 7,000 lb rear axle rating on the truck and the Michelins I purchased exceed that. The cheaper tire the young dealer offered me only had a 3,400 lb rating per tire and I needed a minimum of 3,500 lbs.

I just wanted to emphasize that just because a tire is 10 ply, it might not have the weight rating you might specifically need. Once you make the comparison and it exceeds the highest axle rating, then you have tires that maintain what your RV can carry and especially helps if you rotate tires. DO NOT get tires that are under, ever, unless you know that you are doing so. Makes no sense to get less, but some will do most anything to save a buck, at the expense of a little safety.

[DQDick]

I just made sure mine were higher rated than the OEM tires. Saved me the math.

[CORattler]

Thanks for the replies

quote:Originally posted by Art-n-Marge

Looks like you are good CORattler. Your tires exceed the 3000 lb maximum on the rear axle which is the highest rating on your truck that a tire must meet. In my case I have 7,000 lb rear axle rating on the truck and the Michelins I purchased exceed that. The cheaper tire the young dealer offered me only had a 3,400 lb rating per tire and I needed a minimum of 3,500 lbs.

I just wanted to emphasize that just because a tire is 10 ply, it might not have the weight rating you might specifically need. Once you make the comparison and it exceeds the highest axle rating, then you have tires that maintain what your RV can carry and especially helps if you rotate tires. DO NOT get tires that are under, ever, unless you know that you are doing so. Makes no sense to get less, but some will do most anything to save a buck, at the expense of a little safety.