johnpsz
Well-known member
All,
I know from researching this topic that these threads sometimes produce differing opinions, and we all have to make the choices that we feel are right for each of us. I have had multiple trailers in the 10-12K range (our new Elkridge is under 12K GVWR with D rated towmax) and even with previously upgrading to E rated ST tires on those older trailers we have had to carry at least 5 spare ST tires for long cross country journeys. So with the last few trailers we bought, A 10K lowboy gooseneck and the Elkridge, we chose to upgrade/change to LT tires. Granted, most of our issues with ST tires were from lack of knowledge, but in many things in life ignorance isn't an excuse. In doing my research in the past month for the tires for the Elkridge I learned a lot of the issues leading to my previous tire failures (having a tire gauge that tops out at a 75#, and driving at posted speed limits 75 MPH in some cases), but now knowing and even with making changes my driving habits we still want to keep the LT's because of the bad memories of the previous ST tire failures, and piece of mind/comfort, sorry that's our choice.
OK, onto the true point of this post. I am thinking about going with a rib style LT tire, but have fears that they are listed/rated as a "summer tire". Those of you running ribs, what are your experience with them in poor weather conditions. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we get a lot of rain as well as a decent amount of snow in the mountain passes and sometimes that snow is around 4-6 months of the year. Now I know these are not in a traction position, but I don't want the trailer to behave poorly in those conditions if I could have opted for another tire.
Thanks,
John P.
I know from researching this topic that these threads sometimes produce differing opinions, and we all have to make the choices that we feel are right for each of us. I have had multiple trailers in the 10-12K range (our new Elkridge is under 12K GVWR with D rated towmax) and even with previously upgrading to E rated ST tires on those older trailers we have had to carry at least 5 spare ST tires for long cross country journeys. So with the last few trailers we bought, A 10K lowboy gooseneck and the Elkridge, we chose to upgrade/change to LT tires. Granted, most of our issues with ST tires were from lack of knowledge, but in many things in life ignorance isn't an excuse. In doing my research in the past month for the tires for the Elkridge I learned a lot of the issues leading to my previous tire failures (having a tire gauge that tops out at a 75#, and driving at posted speed limits 75 MPH in some cases), but now knowing and even with making changes my driving habits we still want to keep the LT's because of the bad memories of the previous ST tire failures, and piece of mind/comfort, sorry that's our choice.
OK, onto the true point of this post. I am thinking about going with a rib style LT tire, but have fears that they are listed/rated as a "summer tire". Those of you running ribs, what are your experience with them in poor weather conditions. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we get a lot of rain as well as a decent amount of snow in the mountain passes and sometimes that snow is around 4-6 months of the year. Now I know these are not in a traction position, but I don't want the trailer to behave poorly in those conditions if I could have opted for another tire.
Thanks,
John P.