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Old 09-11-2021, 08:00 AM   #1
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2005 Keystone Everest 344J Aluminum Wheels/Tires

Is anyone still using the 16x6J, 12 hole, 8x6.5" modular aluminum wheels that came as an option on the 2005 Keystone Everest 5th wheel trailers? Can they support Load Range G (110 psi) tires? I called Keystone and they didn't know who manufactured these wheels, so I can't call the manufacturer to find out if these wheels can support 110 psi tires. The markings on the back of the my wheels are: TTW INC., Made in China, 16x6J, MAX LOAD 3042 LBS C, TR4 ZNL, DOT-T. Original tire size is 235/85R16E (80 psi). My 344J model GVWR is 14020 lbs.
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TTW INC is, I believe, Tredit Tire and Wheel, Inc.

https://www.tredittire.com/

You might touch base with them to see if they'll admit to supplying the wheels to Keystone....

That said, a set of 17 or 18 year old wheels, made in China and marked with max load of 3042 and originally equipped with tires rated for 3640@80PSI is not the wheel quality that I'd want to put under a trailer sporting tires that are rated for 4409@110 PSI.

While you may never have a problem, just squatting in front of those tires with an air chuck in my hand, I'd sure question those wheel rims holding that kind of pressure with my body in front of what might come "unglued or maybe not"....
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TTW INC is, I believe, Tredit Tire and Wheel, Inc.

https://www.tredittire.com/

You might touch base with them to see if they'll admit to supplying the wheels to Keystone....

That said, a set of 17 or 18 year old wheels, made in China and marked with max load of 3042 and originally equipped with tires rated for 3640@80PSI is not the wheel quality that I'd want to put under a trailer sporting tires that are rated for 4409@110 PSI.

While you may never have a problem, just squatting in front of those tires with an air chuck in my hand, I'd sure question those wheel rims holding that kind of pressure with my body in front of what might come "unglued or maybe not"....


That is an excellent point. When I was young I never even thought about the wheel/tire pressure correlation, just air it up big or little and go with it.

Fast forward to when I was in my 30s and a fella down at my local tire store got killed by an exploding tire. Don't remember now the exact details but it sure made me think about how those things work together and what can happen if you don't pay attention - a new found kind of respect if you will.
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Old 09-11-2021, 01:24 PM   #4
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Is anyone still using the 16x6J, 12 hole, 8x6.5" modular aluminum wheels that came as an option on the 2005 Keystone Everest 5th wheel trailers? Can they support Load Range G (110 psi) tires? I called Keystone and they didn't know who manufactured these wheels, so I can't call the manufacturer to find out if these wheels can support 110 psi tires. The markings on the back of the my wheels are: TTW INC., Made in China, 16x6J, MAX LOAD 3042 LBS C, TR4 ZNL, DOT-T. Original tire size is 235/85R16E (80 psi). My 344J model GVWR is 14020 lbs.
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We had a 2003 Everest with those wheels and they rere rated at 3042# and 80 PSI.

I'll bet your original tires were LT? Our 2003 only had 32" center to center axle spacing and those LT235/85R16 tires were too tall. In late 2004 Keystone started using LT235/85R16 LRE tires on all 6000# certified GAWRs and went to 34" axle spacing. When loaded to the maximum cargo capacity the LTs were much like the ST235/80R16 LRD tires on our 2003. By early 2006 the ST235/80R16 LRE tires became standard for the 6000# axles.

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https://keystone-rv-dealer-app.cdn.p...ers_manual.pdf
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Old 09-11-2021, 02:04 PM   #5
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Just a thought but if you 12 lug rims won't allow for the PSI you desire in a stouter tire, change hubs to 8 lug which off real alternatives.
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Old 09-12-2021, 08:11 AM   #6
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We had a 2003 Everest with those wheels and they rere rated at 3042# and 80 PSI.

I'll bet your original tires were LT? Our 2003 only had 32" center to center axle spacing and those LT235/85R16 tires were too tall. In late 2004 Keystone started using LT235/85R16 LRE tires on all 6000# certified GAWRs and went to 34" axle spacing. When loaded to the maximum cargo capacity the LTs were much like the ST235/80R16 LRD tires on our 2003. By early 2006 the ST235/80R16 LRE tires became standard for the 6000# axles.

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The tires on my 2005 Everest 344J are ST235/85R16E. I believe the treads are separating because there is no spacing between the tires. The tires are now touching each other and I can't drive it now. The tires are 6 years old. There was only 1 inch of spacing between the tires normally, so the axle spacing was probably bad engineering. Should I replace with ST235/80R16G tires. These tires have an O.D. of 30.8" compared to the St235/85R16E tires O.D. of 31.7". The G rated tires have a dual load capacity of 3640 lbs. But , the 110 psi of the G rated tires might be too much for my 3042 lb wheels. That's why I was wondering if anyone has put G rated tires on these type of wheels, and if they had any problems doing so. Any comments?
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The tires on my 2005 Everest 344J are ST235/85R16E. I believe the treads are separating because there is no spacing between the tires. The tires are now touching each other and I can't drive it now. The tires are 6 years old. There was only 1 inch of spacing between the tires normally, so the axle spacing was probably bad engineering. Should I replace with ST235/80R16G tires. These tires have an O.D. of 30.8" compared to the St235/85R16E tires O.D. of 31.7". The G rated tires have a dual load capacity of 3640 lbs. But , the 110 psi of the G rated tires might be too much for my 3042 lb wheels. That's why I was wondering if anyone has put G rated tires on these type of wheels, and if they had any problems doing so. Any comments?
Dexter Axle publishes in their PDF that the minimum allowance between tires is 1".

What does your vehicle certification label show for OE tire size?
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My Recreational Vehicle Specification Nameplate states the "Minimum Tire Size & Ply Rating" 235/85R16E. This is my first RV. I purchased it used in 2017. I need to replace tires. I noticed Keystone is using ST235/80R16G tires on their 5th wheel trailers now. I'm thinking the G rated tires would be a better fit for my 14,020 GVWR 5th wheel if my aluminum wheels can support them without cracking. Since my 5th wheel has plenty of ground clearance, would there be any problems using the 1" smaller diameter ST235/80R16G tires?
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My Recreational Vehicle Specification Nameplate states the "Minimum Tire Size & Ply Rating" 235/85R16E. This is my first RV. I purchased it used in 2017. I need to replace tires. I noticed Keystone is using ST235/80R16G tires on their 5th wheel trailers now. I'm thinking the G rated tires would be a better fit for my 14,020 GVWR 5th wheel if my aluminum wheels can support them without cracking. Since my 5th wheel has plenty of ground clearance, would there be any problems using the 1" smaller diameter ST235/80R16G tires?
With the current wheels ??? NO !!!!!

Your wheels are rated at 3042 pounds at 80PSI. You may still be "loading below 3042 pounds on those old wheels, but airing them up above 80PSI is creating a 'ticking bomb"..... Get new wheels along with your new tires if you're going to upgrade to 14 ply tires. If you "elect to only air the 14 ply tires to 80PSI" then effectively, the upgrade is "nil" since the tires won't support any more weight than the equivalent size 10 ply tire. It's the "air pressure" that determines the load rating" not the number of plies at a lower pressure....
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Dexter Axle publishes in their PDF that the minimum allowance between tires is 1".

What does your vehicle certification label show for OE tire size?
Check thread.
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Old 09-14-2021, 09:52 AM   #12
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Dexter Axle publishes in their PDF that the minimum allowance between tires is 1".

What does your vehicle certification label show for OE tire size?
Specification Nameplate states 235/85R16E. I have the original 2005 Keystone Everest brochure and all Everest Models came with LT235/85R16E tires. The axles are 6000 lb axles. My current tires are Road Rider ST-ST235/85R16 Load Range E, Max single load 3640 lbs., manufactured in 2015. Should I replace with LT or ST tires? Are ST tires better?
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Replace the wheels and the tires. Your trailer came from a time when the manufacturers routinely specd tires on a trailer that could easily be overloaded. Recent RVIA guidelines have improved that but that doesn't help you. Your tires (OE LT size) and wheels max out at 3042 lbs. giving you a bit over 12k support in both the wheels and tires on a 14k+ trailer - no bueno IMO.

ST tires are built for the use/abuse on a travel trailer. Some folks like LT tires but they do not give the same support as an ST - they are each built for a particular purpose and fill specific, different needs.
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Specification Nameplate states 235/85R16E. I have the original 2005 Keystone Everest brochure and all Everest Models came with LT235/85R16E tires. The axles are 6000 lb axles. My current tires are Road Rider ST-ST235/85R16 Load Range E, Max single load 3640 lbs., manufactured in 2015. Should I replace with LT or ST tires? Are ST tires better?
When Keystone was using LT235/85R16 tires on 6000# axles the G614 had not yet come on the market. The standard maximum load capacity for your OE tires is 3042# at 80 PSI, leaving very little load capacity in reserve.

Uniroyal and Mission LT tires were commonly used by Keystone. Their failure rate was mimicked by the earlier ST235/80R16 LRD tires used on 6000# axles.

In today’s market there are a few LT235/85R16 LRG tires available. They are the best choice but will require 110 PSI wheels.

We can all speculate a manufacturer's decision for OE tire fitments. However, it's their decision and they saw them as appropriate at the time the vehicles were manufactured.
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