235 85 16 tires, what are you guys running?

RUFFSTUFF wrote:
. . . I chose the Hartland ST Radial All Steel, 235/85-R16. G rated (4080lbs @110psi), M speed rated (81mph) from my local Discount Tire. With tire warranties, 7 tires set me back <$1700 total. The Cyclone 4200 that parks next to me has the G614 tires in the same size and I noticed that they are load rated quite a bit lower, 3750lbs @110psi. Specs on their construction seem very similar. Add in that Discount Tire replaced all 7 tires (6 loaded, 1 spare) in less than an hour, and I'm very happy . . .

I also went with the Hartland, "all-steel", G-rated, 235/85/16's. I was particularly impressed with the N (87 MPH) speed rating. Hartland also makes this tire in a version with non-steel sidewalls. I prefer the extra ruggedness of tires with steel sidewalls (i.e., all-steel).

Hartland is a Discount Tire housebrand. I'm pretty sure it's made by Gladiator. Tread and sidewalls on the Hartland are almost identical to the G-rated, all-steel, Gladiator. The Discount Tire in my area price-matched similar all-steel tires (Sailuns) I found online. Was able to get four of these Hartlands, mounted/balanced including tax for about $675 out the door.

So far have almost 6,000 miles on these tires with no problems. With about 10,000 lbs. of total axle weight (~2,500 lbs. per tire) I've found 85-90 PSI provides the best wear and tire/road contact. Tires are rated at 4,080 lbs. at 110 PSI.