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Tire Question
I'm going to have to buy a new set of tires before too long, so, I wanted to know what you guys are running, how you like them and the price range. I run the stock size on my 95.
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215 ten plies are stock, but i know of ppl that run either 235 85 if you want a taller tire, or 245's, all ten ply the 245 is chubbier and wider, while the 235 is taller and slimmer..
I have no experience but i jsut asked my uncle who does and says general is a good tire for the buck for duallies...
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215 ten plies are stock, but i know of ppl that run either 235 85 if you want a taller tire, or 245's, all ten ply the 245 is chubbier and wider, while the 235 is taller and slimmer..
I have no experience but i jsut asked my uncle who does and says general is a good tire for the buck for duallies...
Tx
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Any tire is good for the back of duallies, what I can't find is one that holds up to wear on the front of these heavy things. I am currently running 23585R16 Firestone Steeltex AT's on my dually. They are wearing great on the rear. Wonderful highway tires with very mild aggression. The fronts looks like they have been hit by a drunken cleaver. Cupped, scalloped, wore-off, etc. I run 265s on the front because they are the same circumference as the 235s on the rear but wider for a larger footprint and increased steering responce. The steeletexs are great, but I need to trade them off for something more aggressive. Our red clay road is the pits.
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Originally posted by 4x4dually
The fronts looks like they have been hit by a drunken cleaver. Cupped, scalloped, wore-off, etc.
The fronts looks like they have been hit by a drunken cleaver. Cupped, scalloped, wore-off, etc.
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If they're BFG All Terrains from Wally World, it's the tires! They replaced mine with another tire due to uneven wear, they wouldn't stay balanced, and you never knew which direction it would pull. Even being an 8 ply, it's not strong enough for the Cummins weight IMO. They replaced them with Liberator All Terrain 285's and they are doing fairly well.
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I have Michelin LTX MS, they have worn even with out cupping. I'm replacing them tomorrow with Aurora HTs. The Auroras at one place I found are $426.00 for 4 mounted, balanced and taxes these are 265/75/16 E load rated. Aurora is made by Hankook. I would go back with the Michelins but money is short right now.
Everyone with the 94-97 Dodges tell me that the front tires are bad to cup out. There answer is to run high air pressure and rotate every 4000 miles.
Rodney
Everyone with the 94-97 Dodges tell me that the front tires are bad to cup out. There answer is to run high air pressure and rotate every 4000 miles.
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Originally posted by 4x4dually
Any tire is good for the back of duallies, what I can't find is one that holds up to wear on the front of these heavy things. I am currently running 23585R16 Firestone Steeltex AT's on my dually. They are wearing great on the rear. Wonderful highway tires with very mild aggression. The fronts looks like they have been hit by a drunken cleaver. Cupped, scalloped, wore-off, etc. I run 265s on the front because they are the same circumference as the 235s on the rear but wider for a larger footprint and increased steering responce. The steeletexs are great, but I need to trade them off for something more aggressive. Our red clay road is the pits.
Any tire is good for the back of duallies, what I can't find is one that holds up to wear on the front of these heavy things. I am currently running 23585R16 Firestone Steeltex AT's on my dually. They are wearing great on the rear. Wonderful highway tires with very mild aggression. The fronts looks like they have been hit by a drunken cleaver. Cupped, scalloped, wore-off, etc. I run 265s on the front because they are the same circumference as the 235s on the rear but wider for a larger footprint and increased steering responce. The steeletexs are great, but I need to trade them off for something more aggressive. Our red clay road is the pits.
If you are wanting taller, you have the 235/85R16's that are about 32 inches tall. Not sure if they will work on your wheels, but there is also a 255/85R16 that is 33 to 33.5 inches tall.
If you really want good mileage, go with some 19.5's. They can be pricey, but I have never had a flat and they just last and last.
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I'm using these in 235-85-16 E rating size right now.
Different tread pattern for front & rear.
Pretty good wear, I'll buy another set when these are gone.
I'm using these in 235-85-16 E rating size right now.
Different tread pattern for front & rear.
Pretty good wear, I'll buy another set when these are gone.
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I'm planning on going with the Michelin XPS Ribs in front and Michelin XPS Tractions in the rear when the OEM Goodyears finally give up the ghost. Yes, these all-steel commercial tires are heavy and more expensive, but I've used the Ribs on a previous 5th wheel and they run significantly cooler than the fabric-and-steel construction Wranglers. They also last a LONG time!
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Here is a good choice of tire too... I been using the Big O XT for about 12 years now and love em'! They work great in snow... I've never chained up! Great in mud too!
They are about $700 for a set of 4 tires... Not too bad in my book!
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Originally posted by mkubacak
How often are you rotating? I am very hard on tires, and I got 55,000 out of the original Goodyears. That may not be good for you, but that three times the life of any other vehicle I have owned.
If you are wanting taller, you have the 235/85R16's that are about 32 inches tall. Not sure if they will work on your wheels, but there is also a 255/85R16 that is 33 to 33.5 inches tall.
If you really want good mileage, go with some 19.5's. They can be pricey, but I have never had a flat and they just last and last.
How often are you rotating? I am very hard on tires, and I got 55,000 out of the original Goodyears. That may not be good for you, but that three times the life of any other vehicle I have owned.
If you are wanting taller, you have the 235/85R16's that are about 32 inches tall. Not sure if they will work on your wheels, but there is also a 255/85R16 that is 33 to 33.5 inches tall.
If you really want good mileage, go with some 19.5's. They can be pricey, but I have never had a flat and they just last and last.
JWB
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Originally posted by 4x4dually
The only problem with running different sizes on the fronts and rears is that you can only rotate the fronts side to side. Therefore, I don't rotate, I just load my trailer to the max and drive the heck out of them. I'm getting ready to test the old CTD out on Friday. I am going to pick up a pettibone loader on a 40 foot dual tandem trailer. The loader grosses at just over #20,000. We'll see how the dodge holds up!
JWB
The only problem with running different sizes on the fronts and rears is that you can only rotate the fronts side to side. Therefore, I don't rotate, I just load my trailer to the max and drive the heck out of them. I'm getting ready to test the old CTD out on Friday. I am going to pick up a pettibone loader on a 40 foot dual tandem trailer. The loader grosses at just over #20,000. We'll see how the dodge holds up!
JWB
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Originally posted by SmokeyBear
i like my 265 BFG A/Ts never gave me problems
i like my 265 BFG A/Ts never gave me problems