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Originally Posted by spg
The Michelin XPS Rib is your best choice. I was under the impression that all 235/85R16E tires were rated at 3042#
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Yes, but only if there is an "LT" in front of that 235. The Denman trailer tires are ST, not LT. Click on the following link, then scroll down to the last tire on the page. 3,640 pounds weight capacity @ 80 PSI.
http://www.denmantire.com/catalog/22.pdf
Goodyear makes a similar trailer tire in close to that size. Marathon ST235/80R16E has a weight capacity of 3,420 pounds@80 PSI.
Goodyear Marathon®
The Michelin XPS Rib is a great trailer tire, but they cost a great price too - $237.04 base price each at Sam's Club.
Sam's Club - Michelin® XPS Rib® - LT235/85R16E
I have them on my pickup, but for my trailers I'd probably go with the Denmans and save a bunch of money up front. But for the F-250, I'll pay the extra and run the Michelin XPS Ribs.
I have Denman ST225/75R15E on my 16' utility trailer. And speaking of fudge factor, I need 1,500 pounds weight capacity per tire and those thave 2,830.
I hate tire problems when I'm hundreds of miles from home with a trailer, which I often am. They seem to be a good tire so far. But it will be years before I can say they are as good as the XPS or the Cooper Custom Trailer Plus.
I've been running Cooper Custom Trailer Plus ST225/75R15D on my 5er RV, but I'll probably replace them with the E-rated Denmans next time I need new tires on that trailer.
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Originally Posted by dminz
...so I need 4 tires for 11,000 lbs load.
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That's 2,750 pounds on each tire. The Michelin XPS would be over 10 percent fudge factor at 3,042 pounds capacity. That would be plenty for me. But if you want more fudge factor, the Denmans will probably be a good choice, as well as save you over $100 per tire compared to the expensive XPS.
