Community Forums

ronwaldrep · 01-01-2012, 09:41 PM

Just bought a 98 HR Vacationer with 16 in wheels.
It has LT 235/85R /16 tires load range B
these tires are LT and the max load ratings are far below the weight of the vehicle. Ford chassis weight is 18 K and the max GVWR is 24 K.
The tires size is correct according to the manual.
Can anyone tell me what 16 in tire in that size I need to bring the weight rating up? 16 inch rims seem small for a 34 ft coach.
LT tires are for my PU truck!

RV Wizard · 01-02-2012, 02:31 AM

Hello Ron and

. We are glad to have you join us and we look forward to reading of your adventures and experiences. I am sure you will enjoy the website and forums. Good luck, stay safe and keep us posted.
Look on the data tag for axle and tire specifications and get the load range up to "E" or better for the weight carrying capacity to handle the coach's weight.

whem2fish · 01-02-2012, 03:10 AM

ron what is the front and rear weight by the tag (this will only get you in the ballpark) i also have the same size tires mine is right at 5000# front (weighed on scales) i went with load range "E" on front (BF Goodrich Commercial) at sam's club on rear i weigh just under 8200# i went with "F" just to be sure and got a good deal. that said do some reading on how to tell the date the tire was made.
i have never lost a front tire (pray i never do) but i have lost a rear at 65 mph pulling a 4 door truck, it wasnt fun but i got lucky all i tore up was the mud flap. im gld the black,gray tanks ,plumbimg,ect... were ok.
dave

W4MBG · 01-02-2012, 07:37 AM

my rv requires LR E at 14050 lbs. i would thing G rated would be right for yours. check out the load/pressure tables for your size tires vs the max axle weights for your rig.

ronwaldrep · 01-03-2012, 08:07 AM

My rig is 7 k on the front axle and 12K on the rear.
The current tires are not up to snuff. If it was just a little under I would not be concerned but 2k on the front and 6 k on the rear is just too much. That is risking a catastrophic blow out. And that is just the chassis weight. Any way you look at it.......I need better tires and I am continuing to do research on them.
I was mainly concerned about the LT designation on the tire.
Thanks to all for the info.........