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Old 12-11-2023, 11:38 AM   #24
Carl n Susan
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M.O.C. #4831
The ".. really heavy duty tires like Michelin XPS or Bridgestone Commercial TA..." are expensive and not really heavy duty. They both are Load Range E Light Truck (LT) tires. They are rated to carry 3042 lbs which is barely enough (with no reserve capacity) for 6K axle.

Current Montanas have 7K axles and RVIA specifies a 15% reserve capacity. Hence the use of "G" rated tires with ~4K rating.
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