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04-13-2014, 02:58 PM
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Mercury Tires
I am looking to get rid of my Goodyear Marathon tires. Has any one had any experience with Mercury tires. I am checking out the ST235/85 R 16 Load Range F.
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04-13-2014, 03:19 PM
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Glad you're here. I can't help you with the tire question. I haven't heard of hem. I'm sure someone else will opt an opinion.
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04-13-2014, 04:25 PM
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Never heard of them. Michelin XPS Ribs are proven reliable.
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04-16-2014, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by glennwest
Never heard of them. Michelin XPS Ribs are proven reliable.
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These are good tires. If you stay with an ST tire I would put on Maxxis. Good luck
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04-17-2014, 09:16 AM
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This may be the first tire brand that I can't find anything about by using Google search...
That in itself is scary.
Joe
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04-17-2014, 11:50 AM
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Mercury Tire
I have made a grave error on the name of the tire. It is Hercules Tire.
Sorry about that - Wagonmaster8
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04-17-2014, 01:59 PM
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Mercury, Hercules--it's all Greek to me....
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04-17-2014, 05:31 PM
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It is a mystery that so many believe because the RV manufacturer chose the cheapest route and spec'd ST tires- so many will blindly follow that spec. Just go get Michelin XPS ribs and you'll have piece of mind for years to come.
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04-17-2014, 07:27 PM
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I don't know about the size tire that you are asking about from Hercules, but I run Hercules tires for a number of years on my 10 wheelers with zero problems. Hope this helps.
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04-18-2014, 06:11 AM
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Hercules Tires
Thanks, the size I am looking to out on my Montana 5er is ST235/85 R 16 Load Range F.
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04-18-2014, 10:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wagonmaster8
I am looking to get rid of my Goodyear Marathon tires. Has any one had any experience with Mercury tires. I am checking out the ST235/85 R 16 Load Range F.
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Hercules is a well known name in the ST trailer tire market. They are affiliated with Saliun which is becoming popular in the RV tire threads.
http://www.herculestire.com/tire-gallery/commercial/specialty/
I have not verified the country of origin for the Carlisle ST235/85R16F tire but it has been posted that they are being manufactured in the USA again.
I would guess that your Montana has GAWR 6750# axles. If you do go to the higher load capacity LRF tires make sure your rims are rated for the increased load capacity (3960#) and tire pressure (95 psi).
FastEagle
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04-19-2014, 06:36 AM
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Hercules Tires
Thank you for the input. My axles are rated for 7000 lbs and I did check the rims. 110 psi. So far I have not found anyone that has had a bad experience with the Hercules tire. I think I am going to give them a try and see what happens.
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04-19-2014, 08:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wagonmaster8
Thank you for the input. My axles are rated for 7000 lbs and I did check the rims. 110 psi. So far I have not found anyone that has had a bad experience with the Hercules tire. I think I am going to give them a try and see what happens.
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I think you should look at your trailer's certification label. Keystone could not put Goodyear marathons on 7000# axles. I'm sure the axle manufacturer has rated them at 7000# but Keystone would have to derate that value to install tires rated at 3420# ea. By regulation, tires are fitted to the certified GAWR, which the vehicle manufacturer is allowed to set. In your case, probably 6750# per axle.
FastEagle
On edit: On the light side I think you'll find that those manufacturers building the ST235/85R16 LRE & LRF tires are using relatively new molds. Especially if they have just recently started selling those sizes. (Tire molds are good for about 5 years).
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04-20-2014, 05:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wagonmaster8
Thank you for the input. My axles are rated for 7000 lbs and I did check the rims. 110 psi. So far I have not found anyone that has had a bad experience with the Hercules tire. I think I am going to give them a try and see what happens.
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Looks like an interesting tire. Lets us know how it works out.Good luck
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