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CapriRacer · 09-13-2016, 06:15 AM

And don't forget side to side and front to rear weight variation. The tires on a trailer do not carry the same amount of load.

AIRHEDS · 06-02-2018, 08:03 PM

I love this site! I just went to michelintruck.com and then navigated to Reference and then Load & Inflation Tables

My 16” LT225/75R16’s were right there ... confirmed that I’m good with running 65 lbs cold, which heat to ~70 lbs. Perfect. I set my TPMS to alarm at 60 (LOW) and 85 (HIGH). Perfect.

This is also a good time to point out that we are supposed to check our lug-nut torque before each trip ... according to my manual, is 110 ft-lbs (aluminum) or 100 ft-lbs (steel) rims. I haven’t been good about doing this as often as I should.

Good luck...

CapriRacer · 06-03-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AIRHEDS

...… My 16” LT225/75R16’s were right there ... confirmed that I’m good with running 65 lbs cold, which heat to ~70 lbs. Perfect. I set my TPMS to alarm at 60 (LOW) and 85 (HIGH). Perfect. …..

Rule of thumb says that you should avoid getting more than a 15% pressure buildup. That indicates the tire is running too hot. At 65 psi cold, 15% = 75 psi.

AIRHEDS · 06-03-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CapriRacer

Rule of thumb says that you should avoid getting more than a 15% pressure buildup. That indicates the tire is running too hot. At 65 psi cold, 15% = 75 psi.

Thank you sir

time2play · 06-03-2018, 05:22 PM

We tried to order these tires today and was told they are discontinued. How do I found out what replaced them?

Thanks

AIRHEDS · 06-03-2018, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by time2play

We tried to order these tires today and was told they are discontinued. How do I found out what replaced them?

I just navigated to michelintruck.com,
Then to Tires and Retreads
Then to Tires
Then to Size
— scrolled all the way to the bottom and third from bottom:
Highlighted the LT225/75R16
Then click “Search”
Only one tire comes up: the “XPS RIB” ...
Once it comes up, click “Details”

I have no idea if this is the new tire or not, but it sure looks like it’s the only alternative... I then viewed the specs and they appear to be the same as my LT225/75R16. Compare the specs and let me know if you determine otherwise.

Also, I checked the news/press releases and didn’t see anything in there either. Let us know what you discover.

Regards,

AIRHEDS · 06-03-2018, 06:22 PM

I did find one other post on the Michelin site that warrants sharing (it was under “Manuals, Bulletins and Warranties”)

https://www.michelinb2b.com/wps/b2bc...eel_Family.pdf

MICHELIN® TECHNICAL BULLETIN
May 21, 2015
This Technical Bulletin is being issued following the Alcoa Wheel Notification #2015-053, dated 05/21/2015, which is attached.

Can someone tell me which wheels are on the 2017 Classic? Thanks, Rich

**azflycaster** · 06-03-2018, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AIRHEDS

I love this site! I just went to michelintruck.com and then navigated to Reference and then Load & Inflation Tables

My 16” LT225/75R16’s were right there ... confirmed that I’m good with running 65 lbs cold, which heat to ~70 lbs. Perfect. I set my TPMS to alarm at 60 (LOW) and 85 (HIGH). Perfect.

This is also a good time to point out that we are supposed to check our lug-nut torque before each trip ... according to my manual, is 110 ft-lbs (aluminum) or 100 ft-lbs (steel) rims. I haven’t been good about doing this as often as I should.

Good luck...

Same tires and numbers I use on my 25.

CapriRacer · 06-04-2018, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AIRHEDS

I just navigated to michelintruck.com, …...

There's your problem right there. Try Michelinman.com and you will find Defender LTX's in an LT225/75R16. The XPS is a commercial tire used mostly by fleets who are more concerned about cost per mile than anything else. (The XPS's can be retreaded!)

AIRHEDS · 06-04-2018, 03:16 PM

Thanks again CapriRacer. Can you advise on time2play’s question about phase-out and replacement? Thanks, Rich

sheriff1 · 07-23-2018, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CapriRacer

There's your problem right there. Try Michelinman.com and you will find Defender LTX's in an LT225/75R16. The XPS is a commercial tire used mostly by fleets who are more concerned about cost per mile than anything else. (The XPS's can be retreaded!)

I’ve searched that site over and can’t find a chart for defenders, only ribs. Michelin online help says rib is the only chart they have???

CapriRacer · 07-24-2018, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sheriff1

I’ve searched that site over and can’t find a chart for defenders, only ribs. Michelin online help says rib is the only chart they have???

It doesn't matter the make of the tire, the load chart is the same. I don't know why they specifically call out the XPS on their chart, but if you go to - say - Goodyear (page 44) and look for the LT225/75R16 chart, it's the same! You can look for other brands of tires as well - same answer.

Note: Another Michelin quirk - they did it by axle, so the values are doubled for singles and quadrupled for duals!

Short version: Tires are standardized

Long version: http://barrystiretech.com/loadtables.html