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**sourdough** · 04-12-2019, 06:51 PM

The RVIA decision to go to 110% is a very welcome change. I, and many others, were/are subject to tires that were inadequate for the load carried. That has contributed, in my mind, to tire failures in the past, and may in the future.

While looking at RVs the last few days I will note that the current trailers coming out seem to have tires that adhere to those standards. Oddly, the axle equation seems to still be an anomaly. Looking at 5vrs in the 12,500 range I found tires rated at 3540? (from memory) but axles rated at 5200??? To me, it doesn't make sense and still leaves a weak spot, just like the tires were before. Something potential buyers just need to look over. Buying a trailer with a 10k gvw might make the 5200lb. axles work. One rated at 12k and beyond with the same axle is a red flag to me. JMO/YMMV

04-12-2019, 06:51 PM	#43
sourdough Site Team Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: W. Texas Posts: 17,674	The RVIA decision to go to 110% is a very welcome change. I, and many others, were/are subject to tires that were inadequate for the load carried. That has contributed, in my mind, to tire failures in the past, and may in the future. While looking at RVs the last few days I will note that the current trailers coming out seem to have tires that adhere to those standards. Oddly, the axle equation seems to still be an anomaly. Looking at 5vrs in the 12,500 range I found tires rated at 3540? (from memory) but axles rated at 5200??? To me, it doesn't make sense and still leaves a weak spot, just like the tires were before. Something potential buyers just need to look over. Buying a trailer with a 10k gvw might make the 5200lb. axles work. One rated at 12k and beyond with the same axle is a red flag to me. JMO/YMMV __________________ Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years 2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10 2020 Montana High Country 331RL