Hello everyone….Running 2nd set of original equipment Goodyear Wrangler Fortitudes. Looking to replace and upgrade tires since now towing a 7500 lb travel trailer. Anyone running Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse LT’s? Thoughts on those tires or any other recommendations? My preference is highway tread and quiet ride. Thanks in advance. Mike

 

Michelin Defender load range E

7,500# trailer is going to have over 1000# of tongue...hope you have a lot of payload.

 

What size tires and wheels are currently on the truck?

 

Yes, WDH, sway bars, 11,500 payload, tongue weight 810. 3.31 rear end. Electronic TT brake control. Current 275 65R 18, GY Fortitudes which are like 5 ply SL. Are the Michelin Defenders pretty quiet?

 

Payload is something less than 2,000#. What does the sticker inside your door say?

If you actually measure 810# for a 7,500# trailer, your tongue weight is dangerously low.

Yes, Michelin Defenders are quiet.

 

100% get the Michelin Defenders. Best highway tire out there for sure. I got a set at Costco installed for 1100 OTD.

 

Both the 810 and 7500 are my max loaded guesstimates. Unloaded and dry are 610 and 5300 per the manufacturer. Both unloaded and loaded tongue weights are approximately 11%. It’s my understanding that tongue weights should be 10% minimum. Cargo capacity of TT is 2200. I’ll be heading to the scales to learn actual weights. Good to hear the Michelin’s are quiet. Thank you.

 

Buy a Sherline scale.


You need your tongue weight to be at 13%..10% is WAY too low

The dry weight tongue weight is a mythical spec. My trailer's spec'd dry tongue weight is 450#...when loaded up, I am actually at 800#

What does your sticker inside your door jamb say the payload is?

 

Got to love the payload police on here! Guy asked about tires and you’re worried he’s a percent or two low on tongue weight…