Deere Mack Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hello everyone! I found a good buy on some used Michelin 255/80/R22.5 XRV tires with 85% or better tread life. My question is, they are X"RV" so would they be safe to run on a 35 ton lowboy? I only do short local hauls. I've tried researching just to get even more confused about commercial tires. Your help is appreciated! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33020-lowboy-tires/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 they were designed for RVs but I would think it would be ok unless you exceed the tire weight rating. They probably have more flex to improve ride.Here is the chart not sure why you could not find it, http://www.michelinrvtires.com/michelinrv/tires-retreads/tireInfo.do?tread=XRVSearch down the chart and find your tireYou can also look at the side wall of the tire for Max Load & Pressure on Sidewall and it will tell you weight rating for single and dual applications Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33020-lowboy-tires/#findComment-209842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
br549 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 My Michelin book rates it the same as a XZE G rating 5205lbs, XRV 16/32, XZE 20/32, It would work for me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33020-lowboy-tires/#findComment-209843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I know a guy that got ticket for exceeding manufactures gross weight for all the tickets it was 35 K plus attorney fees and hes out business. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33020-lowboy-tires/#findComment-209851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks for the replys! After the brain storm here, I'm not sure they'll work, on the legal side anyway. As dual tire's they are rated at 4805 LBS each and that puts me at 38,400 (19.22 TON) with 8 of them for a 35 TON lowboy. My dozer alone weighs that. Humm. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33020-lowboy-tires/#findComment-209879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 what does it say on the side of the tire? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33020-lowboy-tires/#findComment-209887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere Mack Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 what does it say on the side of the tire? Single 5205 lbs and dual 4805 lbs at 110 psi Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33020-lowboy-tires/#findComment-209892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Go with the Xze2 Or move to the 275/70 R 22.5 and go with the XZA2 Energy's As long as you keep air in them they wear like iron and got a good load rating. also 18 ply. I can't get some of the guys I run with to under stand why I do not go with the smaller tires. I loose about a 1000 pounds per tireThanks for the replys! After the brain storm here, I'm not sure they'll work, on the legal side anyway. As dual tire's they are rated at 4805 LBS each and that puts me at 38,400 (19.22 TON) with 8 of them for a 35 TON lowboy. My dozer alone weighs that. Hummhell either add another axle or load it farther forward. Go scale it only time will tell if your over tire weight Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33020-lowboy-tires/#findComment-209955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Your tractor will assume some of the weight and steering tires then there the brakes 23000lbs lining or the cheap stuff that doesn't wear out brake drums .They will always find weak link . In Conn.if you don't have chassis decal classification for your lift axle they will not recognize it and give you a ticket for 10 wheeler between 5000.00 to 7000.00 dollar fine . Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33020-lowboy-tires/#findComment-210785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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