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Old 09-18-2021, 07:31 PM   #1
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Tire replacement on 2015 Vegas 24.1

I am in the car business so I know everyone has their own opinions. I have a 24.1 we have found we are using a lot more due to Covid. I noticed that my tires are dry rotted and need replacement. They have the factory Michelin 225/75R16. I have done way too much googling and need some advice from you all that know. First- I am having justifying spending $250 plus on Michelin replacements (I know you get what you pay for) but not against it. I have looked into other brands- Specifically the Nexun etc. My first question is does it make sense to purchase the same brand and model tire but different ratings?
For example put the more street worthy 115 rating on the front and the commercial 221 on the rear duals for the extra weight rating? Since it is the 24.1 It is a very light MH. Any suggestions and advice is appreciated. Commercial vs LT etc. Thank you again in advance

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Old 09-18-2021, 08:14 PM   #2
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I have a 2016 24.1 e450. After 40k miles the oem michelins started to show rot. No issues otherwise.

Replaced with commercial style Nexxan CT8 with high weight capacity. They are rib type and quieter/smoother than oem michelins. Put them on back after x-mas, no complaints though I run 2 PSI higher than the michelins.
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Old 09-18-2021, 08:39 PM   #3
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A number of people trust Tire Rack reviews and rating for tires.

With that said, I am a believer in 225/75R16C tires for the Axis/Vegas. The standard LT 225/75/16 is 10 ply but the weight rating is just too low these vehicles. The 225/75R16C is 500 ibs more. You most like have room for a LT 235/85/16 and get a good increase in weight ratings. I live and drive country roads and have never found a tire to let me down because it was too rugged.

Your unit now come with Hankook tires and I do not think it is because they tested a bunch of tires and found these to be the best performing tires.
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