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07-18-2012, 10:42 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: naples
Posts: 85
M.O.C. #8179
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tires
Could anyone tell what is a good tire to use on a 3400 2008 I have had 2 blowout using goodyear e rated tires Thanks Dave
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07-18-2012, 10:57 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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A good LT tire should do you well.
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07-18-2012, 11:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mont
Could anyone tell what is a good tire to use on a 3400 2008 I have had 2 blowout using goodyear e rated tires Thanks Dave
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I've been very happy with Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires on our rig. Had used Duravis 500 tires for four years until my tire professional turned me on to the Duravis 250's.
Orv
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07-18-2012, 12:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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we have BF Goodrich Commercial TA's and are very happy with them.
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07-18-2012, 01:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #11675
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Hi Mont,
Very much discussed topic on the forum. You will get a lot of different suggestions. A lot of folks go with the Goodyear G614 LT tire. It is made in the US, whereas the standard Goodyear Marathon is not.
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07-18-2012, 01:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by ols1932
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quote:Originally posted by mont
Could anyone tell what is a good tire to use on a 3400 2008 I have had 2 blowout using goodyear e rated tires Thanks Dave
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I've been very happy with Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires on our rig. Had used Duravis 500 tires for four years until my tire professional turned me on to the Duravis 250's.
Orv
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I have the Duravis 500s, per Lonnie's recommendation...good tires.
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07-18-2012, 03:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Am also happy with my BFG Commercial T/A.
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07-18-2012, 04:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Just put on a set of Uniroyal Laredo LT's ... Maraombs finally started showing signs of tread separation. I'm pretty certain Laredo's and BF Goodrich TA's are close to one in the same. Anyways, Laredo's which I had no issues with were on my 05 2980RL straight from the factory. With my 3150RL, according to the load/inflation charts I need @70 psi as I'm right at 5200# give or take on each axle per the scales. Unless you're just loaded to the gills, you probably don't need a G rated tire. I have friends that run the Duravis's as well ... smooth sailing for them.
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07-18-2012, 05:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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BFG's on my past 2 rigs and run down the hwy at 70 mph in the Texas heat with no problems.....
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07-18-2012, 06:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Apache Junction
Posts: 1,732
M.O.C. #7487
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I had BF Goodrich Commercial T/A's on our last Monty and was very happy with them. So much so that I put them on the new rig today.
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07-19-2012, 12:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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I wanted to use truck tires on our trailer but couldn't bring myself to doing it. We had our trailer weighed at one of the rallies and the weight rating of "E" truck tires were too close to our trailer's weight for comfort. I bought Maxxis ST tires instead. They have gotten good reviews in several online places, and Discount Tire warrantied them against road hazards and failures.
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07-19-2012, 01:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
I wanted to use truck tires on our trailer but couldn't bring myself to doing it. We had our trailer weighed at one of the rallies and the weight rating of "E" truck tires were too close to our trailer's weight for comfort. I bought Maxxis ST tires instead. They have gotten good reviews in several online places, and Discount Tire warrantied them against road hazards and failures.
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Tom,
There are two drawbacks for me in using the ST tires. One is that they are speed crucial and heat up more than the LT tires and the other is not all dealers handle them. If you need a tire while on the road the ST tire may not be available in your size. I've used the LT tires for over 35 years and have been highly satisfied with them. I've always felt that if the manufacturers wanted us to use the ST tires they would have installed them at the place of manufacture. That having been said, there are a lot of RVers who are switching to the ST tires even against some of the professional tire guys' advice.
Orv
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07-19-2012, 02:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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When you said goodyear E load, am assuming goodyear marathons. The vast majority of folks, including me, have had excellent luck using good quality LT tires in both E and G Load categories.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
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07-19-2012, 07:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by ols1932
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quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
I wanted to use truck tires on our trailer but couldn't bring myself to doing it. We had our trailer weighed at one of the rallies and the weight rating of "E" truck tires were too close to our trailer's weight for comfort. I bought Maxxis ST tires instead. They have gotten good reviews in several online places, and Discount Tire warrantied them against road hazards and failures.
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Tom,
There are two drawbacks for me in using the ST tires. One is that they are speed crucial and heat up more than the LT tires and the other is not all dealers handle them. If you need a tire while on the road the ST tire may not be available in your size. I've used the LT tires for over 35 years and have been highly satisfied with them. I've always felt that if the manufacturers wanted us to use the ST tires they would have installed them at the place of manufacture. That having been said, there are a lot of RVers who are switching to the ST tires even against some of the professional tire guys' advice.
Orv
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Orv, I have nothing against LT tires and wish I could use them. As it is, in our size, they are only about 100 LBS from being maxed out on two of my axles, and I don't like cutting it that close. If we were lighter, I'd be all over them. That's why I always suggest people get their trailer weighed (full) before making a decision on tires. As a side note, the tire dealer didn't have these in stock and ordered them direct from Maxxis. It only took 3 days to get them, but I do see your point about being an issue if you needed them in a hurry. That would also apply to the G rate Goodyears, which many dealers do not stock.
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07-20-2012, 03:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Interesting that the first two montana units we bought came brand new with LT tires. When we bought the 2010, salesman was bragging about the "brandname tires" on the unit, which were the marathon ST tires.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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07-20-2012, 06:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by 1retired06
Interesting that the first two montana units we bought came brand new with LT tires. When we bought the 2010, salesman was bragging about the "brandname tires" on the unit, which were the marathon ST tires.
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In theory, there was something to brag about. They do carry about 400 pounds more load each than the same rated truck tires. If they weren't so crappy, they would have a been a great improvement.
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07-21-2012, 05:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
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quote:Originally posted by 1retired06
Interesting that the first two montana units we bought came brand new with LT tires. When we bought the 2010, salesman was bragging about the "brandname tires" on the unit, which were the marathon ST tires.
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In theory, there was something to brag about. They do carry about 400 pounds more load each than the same rated truck tires. If they weren't so crappy, they would have a been a great improvement.
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I would rather have American/Japanese made LT tires, with 400# less capacity, than Chinese ST tires with 400# more capacity. I've had both and the LTs stood up much better than the STs.
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07-21-2012, 12:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Hooker
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quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
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quote:Originally posted by 1retired06
Interesting that the first two montana units we bought came brand new with LT tires. When we bought the 2010, salesman was bragging about the "brandname tires" on the unit, which were the marathon ST tires.
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In theory, there was something to brag about. They do carry about 400 pounds more load each than the same rated truck tires. If they weren't so crappy, they would have a been a great improvement.
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I would rather have American/Japanese made LT tires, with 400# less capacity, than Chinese ST tires with 400# more capacity. I've had both and the LTs stood up much better than the STs.
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Even if it meant the tires were overloaded?
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07-21-2012, 01:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
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With a 3400RL, they were not over loaded.
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07-22-2012, 02:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Hooker
With a 3400RL, they were not over loaded.
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That's my point - every one's rig is different. Even if comparing the same model, you have to take into consideration how it's loaded, which brings me back for the umpteenth time to getting the rig weighed by each axle, when loaded. A person getting their trailer weighed at a truck stop only knows the total weight of the trailer, not how much weight is bearing on each individual axle spindle. Dividing by four just doesn't work either. We had ours weighed at one of the fall rallies, and it was well worth the money. Many folks found out that their trailer weight was lopsided - that is weighed considerably more on one side than the other.
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