Need new tires

[EarlA]

I don't know the rim width but I am running 115 psi. But they are new, after a few miles I will see how they are wearing and adjust it from there.

[piper guy]

Actually- my post was directed to the person running the 245/70. I’ve never been happy with how narrow the 215 is. Looking at the 245/70, it’s a J rated tire and on the Sailun load charts, 90 psi would be more than sufficient for the axle weights I have. Besides a wider footprint, I’m thinking the ride will be much better.

[XCMARK]

Originally Posted by piper guy

Actually- my post was directed to the person running the 245/70. I’ve never been happy with how narrow the 215 is. Looking at the 245/70, it’s a J rated tire and on the Sailun load charts, 90 psi would be more than sufficient for the axle weights I have. Besides a wider footprint, I’m thinking the ride will be much better.

6.5-7" wide wheels are approved for 245/ tire, my plan is to do the same assuming I can stay under 13-6". Doing this should help take the sharp hits from concrete roads and make for a smoother ride.

[piper guy]

Height change shouldn’t be any issue. Rolling diameter difference is only about 1/2”. Have talked to a friend that is retired Goodyear tire engineer and he concurs with my thoughts. The extra 2 plys will add more strength and he sees no reason not to run 85 psi actually for the wheel weights I have.

Let me know where you find wheels if you would. I’m about 18-24 months away from doing this. Thinking seriously about spending the $$$ on a set of Alcoa.

[XCMARK]

Originally Posted by piper guy

Height change shouldn’t be any issue. Rolling diameter difference is only about 1/2”. Have talked to a friend that is retired Goodyear tire engineer and he concurs with my thoughts. The extra 2 plys will add more strength and he sees no reason not to run 85 psi actually for the wheel weights I have.

Let me know where you find wheels if you would. I’m about 18-24 months away from doing this. Thinking seriously about spending the $$$ on a set of Alcoa.

I have Alcoa wheels , I got them from Rickson wheels in MD. It took almost 3 months to get them. He does some light machining for hub size and cone nuts to the 6000lb rated wheels. They are NOT coated wheels so you will need to clean them about every few weeks to keep a polish on them. If there is a way to get the durabrite coating from the factory do it!