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>All this said, I am looking seriously at the Michelin LT-X M+S
>(195 75 14).  It is "6 ply" tire that is rated at 1435lb/per tire at >max 50psi.
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>Any other significantly AWESOME tire I should check out before I buy >these?

Check out the Cooper SRM II Radial LT:
Its 194R14C rated at 2095lbs at 65psi load range "D"

http://www.coopertires.com/tires/cooper/srmiirad.htm