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Post by greenflyingdragon on Mar 23, 2013 19:37:47 GMT -5
I've had good results towing with my Chevy 1500 quad-cab and our 5th wheel, with all weights scale verified within limits. I'll need new tires this year, and am considering an upgrade to an LT (80 psi) tire to increase the weight carry capability of the tire set. I won't increase the overall towed/hitch weight or change the distribution. I'd like to know if any of you have done this, and how you would evaluate the results. I understand that there may be a harsher ride when not towing. Are there any other issues of concern, such as reprogramming the TPMS system, or inflation limits with the OEM alloy wheels?
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Post by joecamper on Mar 28, 2013 12:42:58 GMT -5
Go to the website RV.net and search the 5th wheel topics. You'll spend the whole day reading about which LT tires are the best bet and any other issues like you inquired.
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Post by vickmt on May 18, 2013 12:33:09 GMT -5
The latest Trailer Life magazine has a big article on tires.
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Post by hihosilver on Mar 24, 2018 1:21:37 GMT -5
I've had good results towing with my Chevy 1500 quad-cab and our 5th wheel, with all weights scale verified within limits. I'll need new tires this year, and am considering an upgrade to an LT (80 psi) tire to increase the weight carry capability of the tire set. I won't increase the overall towed/hitch weight or change the distribution. I'd like to know if any of you have done this, and how you would evaluate the results. I understand that there may be a harsher ride when not towing. Are there any other issues of concern, such as reprogramming the TPMS system, or inflation limits with the OEM alloy wheels? I just put 275/65/17 Michelin lt Defender MS, load range E, tires on my 2001 f159 supercrew. They are noticeably smoother riding then the Michelin LTX/2, Load range E, tires they replaced. The defenders were also a lot lighter by weight. I would say the ride is only slightly harsher than stock. If you are going to run them at 80 lbs then metal valve stems are needed. I only run them at 50lbs and have had no problems with the regular rubber stems. I ran the LTX2 for five years and while not towing I did haul loads of OaK firewood and gravel without any issues. |
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Post by lynnmor on Mar 24, 2018 8:24:02 GMT -5
I'm not seeing the tire size you quoted. If you increase tire diameter, the overall revolutions per mile will decrease resulting in some loss of towing power. It is a good idea to use a TPMS and if an external sensor is used, metal valve stems should be used.
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Post by Edd505 on Mar 24, 2018 11:16:09 GMT -5
I change to LT's before it leaves the lot. Check these & the warrantee www.yokohamatire.com/tires/geolandar-h-t-g056 They are mid priced long wearing E rated. I ran them on my old TV & 5W so in theory I had two spares as both ran the same size tire. |
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Post by hihosilver on Apr 6, 2018 22:44:00 GMT -5
I'm not seeing the tire size you quoted. If you increase tire diameter, the overall revolutions per mile will decrease resulting in some loss of towing power. It is a good idea to use a TPMS and if an external sensor is used, metal valve stems should be used. Lynmor, You are right, the tire size should have read is 265/70/17. it is the factory original size. I must have been tired the night I typed that. The Connect 241rl has nitrogen filled tires. Do most run a TPMS on their trailers? Any recommendations? Thanks, George |
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 7, 2018 9:02:58 GMT -5
The Connect 241rl has nitrogen filled tires. Do most run a TPMS on their trailers? Any recommendations? The nitrogen is basically a joke, air is about 80% nitrogen. Keeping the cold inflation pressure correct is important and running around with tires needing air, all the while warming them, to find a nitrogen makes no sense. I have the TST 507 TPMS with the standard sensors. link A repeater was needed to keep reliable input. Without a TPMS, you might not know there is a problem until you see debris or smoke in the mirror. I had a screw in a tire and the system alerted me saving that day. |
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Post by joecamper on Apr 7, 2018 22:54:52 GMT -5
X2 on the TST 507 TPMS. Had mine since 2011. Wouldn't travel without it.
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