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GORDON HUMMEL · 10-11-2010, 05:56 PM

Michael,

Thanks again for your input. I do agree that my coach SHOULD have come with H rated steer tires, but the rating plate CAPACITY does not support that. The PSI does however. My question is why would they rate an axle under it's actual weigh? H rated tires on the front would give a rating of 14,320 @ 120 PSI. Same problem with the drive, especially if it was full of water ! Why is the drive axle not rated @ 24,000; the tire limitations of G rated @ 105 PSI max? The tires would still be the limiting factor as the suspension, axle & brakes are all rated above 24000, unless the chassis is the limiting factor?

Not sure there is a real answer to my questions, as there may have been political issues that encourged the stated ratings !!!!!!!!!

Had planned on adding weight to the tag as soon as I get the new front tires.

10-11-2010, 05:56 PM	#9
GORDON HUMMEL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forest Ranch, Ca for the summer Posts: 299	Michael, Thanks again for your input. I do agree that my coach SHOULD have come with H rated steer tires, but the rating plate CAPACITY does not support that. The PSI does however. My question is why would they rate an axle under it's actual weigh? H rated tires on the front would give a rating of 14,320 @ 120 PSI. Same problem with the drive, especially if it was full of water ! Why is the drive axle not rated @ 24,000; the tire limitations of G rated @ 105 PSI max? The tires would still be the limiting factor as the suspension, axle & brakes are all rated above 24000, unless the chassis is the limiting factor? Not sure there is a real answer to my questions, as there may have been political issues that encourged the stated ratings !!!!!!!!! Had planned on adding weight to the tag as soon as I get the new front tires. __________________ Gordon Hummel 1991 41.5' #266 8v92 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT Toad Fulltime on the road