Bigger Tires or not?

[JonKirkpatrick]

I also have a 2600rb and have more than enough clearance. It has cut down on sway from big trucks.

[Hoopy Frood]

I also have a 2600rb and have more than enough clearance. It has cut down on sway from big trucks.

What has? No way to know what you're referring to, or to whom you're responding. Use of the "Reply With Quote" option helps make sense of replies a lot of times.

[morphrider]

I would assume bigger tires, as this is the name of the thread.

[Mattoest]

I did this on our 2400BH and have not seen an impact to the floor above.

Since changing the tires, I've also now added the CRE3000 equalizer and sumo springs to the trailer. I suspect the sumo springs will keep any potential impact from happening.

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jproctor9, I have been thinking about the same tire change on my 2400BH. The factory wheels are only officially rated for 65psi, which I think is probably entirely because it is a 5 lug wheel and the manufacturer does not want to rate it for a higher psi, that aligns to a load that is more than a 5-lug pattern can handle. In any event, what pressure do you run you 225/75-15 tires at and how have they performed if less than the 80psi max?

[Hoopy Frood]

I would assume bigger tires, as this is the name of the thread.

Ah, but you know what they say about "assume".

[BobLandry]

I have a long history with Goodyear ST tires. All of it bad. I bought into the ST koolaid back then. Then it was blamed on the country of manufacture as Goodyear moved a few times. No matter, they all failed. And the resulting damage ran into the thousands. I tried going up in size and weight ratings 3 times. I then made the jump to LTs in 2006 and never looked back.
I would NEVER use a Goodyear, even if it was free. They spent many years selling tires they knew were junk, while telling us they were great. They would not stand behind them either. That company doesn't deserve any more of my money.

I also went with LT's. Coopers.. I had to go p 1" in size but there is no difference in ride/towing and there is plenty of clearance.
I don't know why folks make such a drama about going up in tire size.

[jproctor9]

jproctor9, I have been thinking about the same tire change on my 2400BH. The factory wheels are only officially rated for 65psi, which I think is probably entirely because it is a 5 lug wheel and the manufacturer does not want to rate it for a higher psi, that aligns to a load that is more than a 5-lug pattern can handle. In any event, what pressure do you run you 225/75-15 tires at and how have they performed if less than the 80psi max?

I used the load charts for GY Endurance to come up with pressure. D rated 205 tire at 65psi is rated for 2150 lbs. For E rated 225 tire, 50psi carries equivalent 2150 lb capacity.

So GY says you can run at 50 psi. I choose to run at 65psi.

We've put about 5000 miles on them this year, and they've been terrific.

I did have them balanced with metal valve stems and TPMS sensors installed. If you're going to run TPMS, I'd highly recommend metal stems.

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[KPEC1151]

I have the 2020 2600RB. Moving to storage the other day and the right front trailer tire blew out. Glad I had invested in the Tire Minder. Got off the road as the alarm sounded and prevented any damage to the trailer. The radial insides of the tire came directly through the center tread. Now I have little confidence in the other remaining 3 West Lake tires. Thinking of replacing all 4 with the Endurance tire.

[Hoopy Frood]

What is the size and rating of the tires?

[jleonard]

I have the 2020 2600RB. Moving to storage the other day and the right front trailer tire blew out. Glad I had invested in the Tire Minder. Got off the road as the alarm sounded and prevented any damage to the trailer. The radial insides of the tire came directly through the center tread. Now I have little confidence in the other remaining 3 West Lake tires. Thinking of replacing all 4 with the Endurance tire.

You were the one that posted this in the 2600RB Facebook page correct?
Do you think it would be worthwhile to have a thread discussion the positional failure that we made comments about in that group?