Geronimo John Posted yesterday at 05:05 AM Posted yesterday at 05:05 AM (edited) I'm beginning to look more seriously at what my next set of OE2 tires should be. Spent lots of time on the "Tire Finder" and Road and Track only to be disappointed. Their trailer tire selection info was pretty limited. Got to thinking further and recalled that a long time ago, a member indicated that he was using ribbed tires on his Oliver Trailer. So to the AI rabbit hole I went. I stated that I wanted a tire like my 2019 OTT OEM Michelin Defenders. They have lasted 9 seasons and at 50,000 miles are in great shape with zero problems. I added that it is important to me that they not toss rocks. The results are outlined in the attachment under "Option One". The more I thought about it, I decided to load up AI with my full wish list of attributes and fired it off for it to chew further. The AI response to this list provided in the attachment under "Option 2". The attachment is provided for your reading enjoyment and comment. What do you think about using ribbed tires on our OE2's? But more importantly to plant the seed for interested owner's to modify the list with YOUR style of use and requirements. Then to share them for us all to consider further. GJ OE2 TIRES RIBBED or LT.docx Edited yesterday at 03:50 PM by Geronimo John 3 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, 10 Speed Trans, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. Front Wardrobe Shelves, Snuggle Shelf. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR).
Ronbrink Posted yesterday at 12:46 PM Posted yesterday at 12:46 PM GJ vs AI, decisions, decisions! 1 Ron and Brooxie | Clear Lake (Houston), Texas 2020 OLEll, Twin, 579: No installed solar, dual 30# propane tanks w/GasStop safety devices, Renogy 40A DC-DC charger, 460Ah LFP battery bank/Victron SmartShunt, auxiliary Cerbo-S GX/Victron 30A Blue Smart IP22 Charger combo, interior mounted Hughes Autoformer, twin independent sliding Lagun mount tables, extended dinette table and pantry landing, tongue-mounted hoist, Beech Lane refrigerator Ventilation/Evaporate Coil fans, metal valve stems with TST cap sensors and signal repeater, Waste Master sewer hose management system, Dreiha Atmos 4.4 A/C upgrade/Ceilo Breez Max thermostat, FlagpoleBuddy Starlink Mini suction mount kit. 2019 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo Work Van: Explorer Limited SE, Low-Top 7 Passenger van conversion, 6.0L V8 Vortec, 6-Speed Automatic, RWD; Air-Lift LoadLifter air suspension/WirelessAir compressor; Bilstein B6 4600 Series shocks; metal valve stems for TST tire pressure monitoring system; Buyers Products cargo containment boxes/DC Cargo securement system; rear bumper DC-DC Anderson power cable outlet; 100Ah 12V portable power station/Dometic CFX 75L Dual Zone cooler; front 2” receiver hitch/QuikrStuff Mach2 double bike rack; Mechman 320A high output alternator; Starlink Mini/Veritas Vans magnetic mount.
Rivernerd Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago Although I avoid gravel roads when possible, I sometimes end up on gravel during our travels. And, my long driveway in rural Idaho is gravel. So, for me, the ribbed tires make sense. Thanks for sharing your research! 1 Hull #1291 Central Idaho 2022 Elite II Tow Vehicle: 2019 Tundra Double Cab 4x4, 5.7L with tow package
Geronimo John Posted 1 hour ago Author Posted 1 hour ago I was asked why I would tow our OE2 at 95 MPH. Answer is I don't. Then why ask AI to require at least this speed rating? Good question. WHY? A tire's speed rating indicates how well a tire dissipates heat during prolonged high-speed driving. I and many of our forum members cover lots of mils at posted speed limits. Likewise a lot of us do so during the summer crossing hundred mile streaches of desert areas with temperatures over 100 degrees and high speeds as well. Hence I want tires that can "take the heat". This is true for both my TV and Ollie tires. RESULT? Zero roadside tire issues in over 40 years. HOW? I always buy tires with a Load and Speed Ratings that are well above what is recommended for the average driver. GJ TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, 10 Speed Trans, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. Front Wardrobe Shelves, Snuggle Shelf. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR).
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