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07-30-2013, 06:36 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Livingston
Posts: 76
M.O.C. #10395
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Help, need new tires!
We've had our 2005 Montana Mountaineer 318BH for (3) years now and the time has come for new tires. It currently has Uniroyal LT 235/85 R16 120/1160 M+8, and, like most other tires out there, the side walls have crack before the tread even came close to wearing out.
Any suggestions on brands/tread design, etc?
Thanks in advance for your help!!
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07-31-2013, 12:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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What you already have, Michelin LTX, BF Goodrich Commercial TA, Firestone Transforce to name a few.
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07-31-2013, 01:18 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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Bridgestone Duravis R250
Orv
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07-31-2013, 02:30 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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Any quality LT tire
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07-31-2013, 02:47 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Stratford
Posts: 94
M.O.C. #12538
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by 1retired06
Any quality LT tire
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Just to name a few
These are available in a LT235/85 R16E listed from most expensive to least expensive
Michelin XPS Rib
Bridgstone Duravis R250
Bridgstone Duravis R500
BF Goodrich Commercial T/A
Firestone Transforce H/T
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07-31-2013, 02:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Do you really have CRACKS in the sidewall or just a bit of "the best I can describe ... crazing" just above the bead? If it's just "crazing" ... get some tire dealers opinions before you spend the dough. My 05 Montana had the same tires straight from the factory as you have. They served me well and did have a bit of "crazing" in 2010 when I traded it.
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07-31-2013, 07:24 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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If your tires are original equipment you are right to think about replacing them. Tires used for trailers should be replaced at about 7 years and any good LT tires rated for your weight should be fine.
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07-31-2013, 02:47 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Livingston
Posts: 76
M.O.C. #10395
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Hey all you responders, you're the best!! Thanks for all of your input.
DieselGuy, my tires were manufactured in 2/2009, according to the DOT number. I am pretty sure that they are cracks, but I will have my local tire dealer take a look at them....and to answer the question that I know is going through everybody's minds, yes, I do keep them covered when the rig is not being used. ;~)
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07-31-2013, 02:51 PM
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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 ols1932
Bridgestone Duravis R250
Orv
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Agree...and the Duravis 500.
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08-01-2013, 07:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Stratford
Posts: 241
M.O.C. #9481
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Any quality LT tire with an E rating. X2
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