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Originally Posted by David_Laura
One issue not discussed here is tread design. My thoughts are: It looks like a lot of OTR truck/trailer tires are designed for long tread life but don't have good wet road traction. Most automotive treads are better for handling and traction but may not have the best tread life on a RV. Others look good for mud/snow but may squirm and wear quickly on the highway.
Am I off base here?
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Nope you got it.
Depending on the vehicle and when/where you plan to travel a "Rib" design would be the quietest. If you look at highway Bus that is what they run all around.
For large tires (19.5 & 22.5) I don't think you need the cost, noise and worse mpg from truck "Drive tires" unless you plan on driving in winter
P/U & Class B & C can go with "Highway Traction" all around, Unless you plan on going off the road then a Traction design would be in order and there are a couple of levels with some being real heavy lug. I had goodexperience on my Class-C for 7 years on
these HT tires available in 13 sizes 15" - 18"
If you go off road occasionally then
THIS AT might be better in the 12 sizes. It is considered "on-off road in the advertising.
Real serious off-road traction means a design more like
this