New dually tires
05-12-2008, 06:10 PM
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New dually tires
Going to bigger tires on the dually.I'm leaning towards the Nitto 285/70/17 only because of the E load range.I love the Toyo M/T's but they cost too much.There are alot more options in the D load range.Just wondering what you guys think about D's on a dually?
05-12-2008, 07:16 PM
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I run 35"D's on my 03 dually and have had great luck. I tow heavy (over 20,000)and often. I also haul heavy (some time as much as 5000lbs ) a lot as well. So far so good. pics in the gallery
05-12-2008, 08:59 PM
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So how is the handling with the D tires.Don't want anything that feels squirrely.I'm not concerned with the rears.Just worried how the fronts will be as far as handling.With a tire that is too wide for the rim and really not rated for it, how will it handle?The 265's I have now are E's rated at 3200lbs,the D's in a 285 are rated at 3200lbs.Is there any difference?I'm no tire expert.
05-13-2008, 12:28 AM
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05-13-2008, 04:09 AM
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Hey guys,
My truck handles way better with the 35's then it did with the pizza slicers on it. The only time that the stockers were better is in the snow and deep water puddles. I think my tires are rated for a little over 3000lbs each.
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My truck handles way better with the 35's then it did with the pizza slicers on it. The only time that the stockers were better is in the snow and deep water puddles. I think my tires are rated for a little over 3000lbs each.
See ya,
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05-13-2008, 06:31 AM
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The say I look at it, you are Ds are plenty for an empty truck, so you should be fine on the front, even loaded there isnt THAT much weight transfered to the front axle. And I feel much better having 4 load range Ds in the rear than haveing 2 Es.
I have a single tire 2002 F350 and my dually feels much more stable, even with the mud tires. I have bee runnin Ds on my truck for over 40k.
And it has never been squirrely for me
And I have and do tow over 20k also, most times for long distances (500 to 1000 miles) and all is well.
I have a single tire 2002 F350 and my dually feels much more stable, even with the mud tires. I have bee runnin Ds on my truck for over 40k.
And it has never been squirrely for me
And I have and do tow over 20k also, most times for long distances (500 to 1000 miles) and all is well.
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05-13-2008, 07:18 AM
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The Ds dont last as long and dont handle as good and are illegal to run on a truck that requires E rated tires! Its not only the weight rating but also the sidewall and tread rating. E is a much stronger tire. Run the correct E tires. Sounds like your over your head with the truck, sell it and get something you can afford tires for.
05-13-2008, 08:24 AM
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The Ds dont last as long and dont handle as good and are illegal to run on a truck that requires E rated tires! Its not only the weight rating but also the sidewall and tread rating. E is a much stronger tire. Run the correct E tires. Sounds like your over your head with the truck, sell it and get something you can afford tires for.
05-13-2008, 08:41 AM
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Load rating is all that maters....ignore the D or E. I have run D's that have been load rated at 3500 or 3700 lbs a piece (300-500 more than the stock tires) for 142k with ZERO perfomance issues. I have averaged 60k a set of tires too.
I am not sure why someone would say these tires are not up too snuff...
I am not sure why someone would say these tires are not up too snuff...
05-13-2008, 10:40 AM
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I can afford any tire I want.Don't even need new tires,got 80% tread on whats on it right now.Just don't see the need to spend more than I have too with this cosmetic upgrade.
05-13-2008, 10:44 AM
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05-13-2008, 07:33 PM
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[QUOTE=cquestad;2080535]Load rating is all that maters....ignore the D or E. I have run D's that have been load rated at 3500 or 3700 lbs a piece (300-500 more than the stock tires) for 142k with ZERO perfomance issues. I have averaged 60k a set of tires too.
I am not sure why someone would say these tires are not up too snuff...[/QUOTE]
Wrong, the differance between a D and E rated tire is a lot more than than just weight rating. The E tire has a lot stronger carcass and 80 psi rating. It will handle hauling with less squirm and less heat build up.
WAP got over 35k out of his D cheapies, I get over 80K out of my E tires!
Buy the correct tires!!
I am not sure why someone would say these tires are not up too snuff...[/QUOTE]
Wrong, the differance between a D and E rated tire is a lot more than than just weight rating. The E tire has a lot stronger carcass and 80 psi rating. It will handle hauling with less squirm and less heat build up.
WAP got over 35k out of his D cheapies, I get over 80K out of my E tires!
Buy the correct tires!!