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NCcowgirl
Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2012-02-13 10:21 AM (#140854)
Subject: Michelin xps Ribs vs. Goodyear g614 RST


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I am looking at new tires and was wondering if anyone knows if these Michelin tires are equal

to the Goodyears?    The Michelin's are $1200 and Goodyears $1600 for 4.  

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RTSmith
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2012-02-13 10:41 AM (#140857 - in reply to #140854)
Subject: RE: Michelin xps Ribs vs. Goodyear g614 RST


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Retento will chime in here later I'm sure, but if I recall correctly the XPS Rib is a Load Range "E", whereas the G614 comes in a "G". The "G" is the one most often used and mentioned here. The difference is 3042# vs. 3,750# capacity in a single wheel application.
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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2012-02-13 1:38 PM (#140868 - in reply to #140854)
Subject: RE: Michelin xps Ribs vs. Goodyear g614 RST


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Originally written by NCcowgirl on 2012-02-13 10:21 AM

I am looking at new tires and was wondering if anyone knows if these Michelin tires are equal

to the Goodyears?    The Michelin's are $1200 and Goodyears $1600 for 4.  

 

 How much weight are you carrying on those axles? What tire are you running now? What is stamped on the trailer's serial number data placard?

As RT said, that Michelin XPS Rib is a load range "E" (3042# at 75 mph) and the G614RST is a load range "G" (3750# at 75 mph).... A difference of 2832# total for the four tires... If you're not loaded heavy then you can save a buck or two by going with the XPS Rib's. I can tell you this, I got a set of XPS Rib tires that have terrible cracks starting in the sidewalls and they are less that four years old. Got a set of LTX M/S's on one truck that's doing the same thing. I also have a set of GY G614RST's that are turning seven years old and there is not a crack to be seen.... I think the Michelins will crack and crumble before the five to six year replacement time frame. I think I'm going to run my 614's one more year.....

Your prices are right in line with the quote I got here in Rocky Mount....

Call these folks and see it this ad is legit..... http://simpletire.com/goodyear-235-85r16-139229099-tires?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed

 

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NCcowgirl
Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2012-02-13 6:40 PM (#140891 - in reply to #140854)
Subject: RE: Michelin xps Ribs vs. Goodyear g614 RST


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Thanks for the info.... my GAWR rating on my trailer is 6084 lbs (double axle). 

My trailer is a 4 horse, 8' shortwall, 8' wide, managers,  hay rack.   I am always fully  loaded when I pull this.

I had to replace all 4 tires last year while on the road and wasn't able to get the  tires I needed.  It has goodyear transforce on  them now.  I'm going to take those off and put on my 4 horse without living quarters and put the steel walls on the  living quarters.  

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NCcowgirl
Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2012-02-13 6:47 PM (#140893 - in reply to #140854)
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Thanks Gary,  I will check that web site tomorrow.   It said $90  for shipping.   I'll have to check to see what a installer will charge to put those tires on my rims.
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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2012-02-13 7:01 PM (#140894 - in reply to #140893)
Subject: RE: Michelin xps Ribs vs. Goodyear g614 RST


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Originally written by NCcowgirl on 2012-02-13 6:47 PM

Thanks Gary,  I will check that web site tomorrow.   It said $90  for shipping.   I'll have to check to see what a installer will charge to put those tires on my rims.

 

  Be sure your rims are rated for 110 psi/3750# and use the metal bolt on valve stems if you go with the load range "G" tire... Most of the trailer rims are rated for 50, 65 and 90 psi.

 

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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2012-02-13 7:22 PM (#140897 - in reply to #140854)
Subject: RE: Michelin xps Ribs vs. Goodyear g614 RST


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NCcowgirl... If you decide to go with the load range "E", you might want to take a look at this one. Bridgestone R250.  All steel and alot better price than the Michelin.... Firestone Store in Rocky Mount quoted me 270.00 each mounted, balanced out the door. Whites Tire in Wilson is probably some cheaper than that.

These Bridgestone R250's weigh within one pound of the G614's... http://www.bridgestonetire.com/productdetails/TireSubBrand/Duravis_R250

 

 



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NCcowgirl
Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2012-02-14 9:20 AM (#140915 - in reply to #140854)
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ok..my trailer tag says 80 psi and load E.  

So which tires do you suggest now?

Thanks again,

 

 

 

 

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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2012-02-14 10:16 AM (#140926 - in reply to #140854)
Subject: RE: Michelin xps Ribs vs. Goodyear g614 RST


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These are excellent tires when used with trailers.

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-selector/vehicle/2000/Ford/F-250+Super+Duty/4x4+Super+Cab/OE/BNW/commercial-t-a-all-season/tire-details

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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2012-02-14 11:52 AM (#140932 - in reply to #140915)
Subject: RE: Michelin xps Ribs vs. Goodyear g614 RST


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Originally written by NCcowgirl on 2012-02-14 9:20 AM

ok..my trailer tag says 80 psi and load E.  

So which tires do you suggest now?

Thanks again,

 

 

 

 

 

  If you want a full steel tire then go with the XPS Rib or the Bridgestone R250... If you want a steel tread, fabric sidewall tire the BFG Commercial T/A that Gard suggested is hard to beat.... You can go round and round with tires all day, bacically in the end, it's what will get the job done safely and what works for you. Remember, you can't put a price on SAFETY.

 



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