A good tire thread
When I bought my current toyhauler it had 20 miles on the tires but had sat for 4 yrs. So I put new ones on. I wasn't in the mood to buy new wheels in order to put Goodyear G614's on it. So I rolled the dice and put some 235/80/16 E rated Commadors on it. I had to go to Indiana from Az. My mother was in the hosp and I had no idea how long I would be there. I chose to take the trailer with me.
I must say I was very nervous about it. I drove back there, 1800 miles in 45 hrs. Speeds were from 55 to 70 as conditions warranted. Was there for 2 wks and then drove home, 1800 miles in 38 hrs. Every time I stopped for fuel after 200+ miles @ 70 mph I got out and checked them. Never was hot. Just a little warm to the touch. Kept an eye on the pressures and all is good. They have a 78 mph rating and to my surprise performed very well. Now mind you they may blow the next trip but for now they are doing well.
With the extended drive times between stops I expected them to heat up more than they did. I'll see how it goes. They were less than half the cost of the Goodyears plus the cost of new wheels.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
I must say I was very nervous about it. I drove back there, 1800 miles in 45 hrs. Speeds were from 55 to 70 as conditions warranted. Was there for 2 wks and then drove home, 1800 miles in 38 hrs. Every time I stopped for fuel after 200+ miles @ 70 mph I got out and checked them. Never was hot. Just a little warm to the touch. Kept an eye on the pressures and all is good. They have a 78 mph rating and to my surprise performed very well. Now mind you they may blow the next trip but for now they are doing well.
With the extended drive times between stops I expected them to heat up more than they did. I'll see how it goes. They were less than half the cost of the Goodyears plus the cost of new wheels.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
