How many guys running a C rated tire

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08-19-2013 | 02:07 PM

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Lary Ellis (Top)

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I agree with the others....no "C" rated shoes on my trucks...Factory uses "E" rated for a reason and believe me they put the cheapest stuff they can get away with to begin with!!!

They know anything less than a "E" rating will cost them millions in lawsuits

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08-20-2013 | 10:05 AM

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railroaderone

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From: Bluefield WV

I run a tire shop for my brother and I've had a couple different people put four ply tires on there Cummings powered Rams. They have all stated that they only get about 20k on the front tires. I won't try it because of the weight and possibility of a law suit if something were to happen. Just my 2 cents worth

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08-20-2013 | 01:01 PM

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From: new braunfels, tx 78130

there are a few, some are in the cemetary along with wife and children, but they saved a few bucks

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08-20-2013 | 10:18 PM

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rockcrawler304

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Originally Posted by Shorts

That is what I was picturing, a front tire blow out at highway speed won't be pretty under a 4k lb front.

My exact first thought!

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Originally Posted by Shorts

Discount Tire has gotten my money.

Same here for about 22 years now!! Not one issue EVER with them.

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Originally Posted by johnh

especially with a backhoe in tow

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Originally Posted by Totallyrad

One other thing to remember, your valve stems. Most of these places forget that valve stems have pressure ratings just like the tires do. DO NOT drive away with a full rubber valve stem in place. The correct one is brass and rubber, with the brass piece being about 1/2 inch long. The next, and best option, is a bolt in stem.

THIS!!!

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there are a few, some are in the cemetery along with wife and children, but they saved a few bucks

THIS TOO!! Not worth a few dollars. (If they only charged for the C rated tires)

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08-21-2013 | 07:19 AM

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dezeldog

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I just don't get it. You spend $40k-$50k for a truck that you call "my baby" and then you talk about putting drain oil in the fuel tank and C rated tires on her just to save a couple bucks. What am I missing here??

Jim

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08-21-2013 | 04:26 PM

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john40

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From: Orcutt, Ca.

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Originally Posted by Totallyrad

This a good point. Years ago I had Costco install Michelin E rated tires on my '98. The genius who installed them replaced my valve stems with the all rubber type that are rated for 50 psi. In my negligence, I didn't notice this. Months later, while towing our 12,000 # 5th wheel near Barstow, Ca. in 95 degree heat I thought I had a blowout. It was just a valve stem exiting the rim at a high rate of speed. Since then, when buying tires, I check to see if they installed the HD valve stems.
John

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