Any one have Taskmaster f385 Tires

X2 - more than enough with 6000 lb axles.....

Allworth wrote:
LT

LT

LT

I had TaskMasters on a new cargo trailer. First tire went before leaving the manufacturers facility in Georgia and the second one half way up the side of a mountain in California, 3000 miles later. Two out of four in 3000 miles isn't a very impressive record. That was 1-1/2 years ago. Don't know if they have improved any.

I really appreciate all the help.
Just don't want no more headaches of a bad blow out like I had
THANKS

carpetguy2 wrote:
Like to go to a g tire.but don't think the rims can hold that pressue.I can't find anywhere where it might say.Thats why I was asking about the f385 .14 ply g rated

Just because the tire says MAX INFLATION 110# does not mean that is what you have to run.

Use your actual weight and add 5psi using the tire load inflation guide.

You will be running about 85psi I would guess.

I went from E to GYG's on 80psi rims for several years and many thousands of miles with even tread wear doing so at 85psi.

You will hear by doing so you will rip your tires off the rims that is pure Barbra Streisand! Ask GY Tech Support.

carpetguy2 wrote:
Like to go to a g tire.but don't think the rims can hold that pressue.I can't find anywhere where it might say.Thats why I was asking about the f385 .14 ply g rated

If I were to go to a G rated tires and had the rims that would handle the pressure, I woudn't go to an F385, I'd opt for the GY G614's or the Sailun S647 tire....other than that, if an "E" rated tire is all you need, the RIBS or Duravis 250 tires...

Cover the axle weight with the tires, some forget that the tow vehicle is carrying approx. 20%, (more or less) of the 5er's GVW in the bed of the truck, (pin weight).

Like to go to a g tire.but don't think the rims can hold that pressue.I can't find anywhere where it might say.Thats why I was asking about the f385 .14 ply g rated

IF E rated tires, Michelin RIBS or Duravis R250's...(figure that is what you have if your rims won't take 110 psi)..either would work great...just depends on how much money you want to spend..

Glad to see you guys are friends again ;)
Bridgestone r500 must be the worse of the 2
Almost 100.00 Cheaper than the r250

JIMNLIN wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

JIMNLIN wrote:

carpetguy2 wrote:
How do these tires do on hard cornering.
I have a 4 ft culvert drop off next to my driveway.I HAVE TO MAKE SHARP TURNS ALOT.

The LT will take cornering issue (side scrubbing) as good if not better than a ST tire especially a all steel ply carcass commercial grade tire like the R250.
Take the time to feel the difference in sidewalls of a 60 lb commercial grade LT235/85-16 E tire as the R250 and a 35-40 lb ST235/80-16 E tire. Its a enlightening experience.

I've spun my fully loaded tandem/triaxle GN equipment/stock trailer on the axles. No issues from doing so.

I've used ST tires on my heavy trailers and they simply didn't stand up to day in and day out abuse that my tires on those work trailers had to go through.

Those all steel ply carcass commercial grade tires are a big upgrade in reliability.

"more BS cheerleader talk"

Your own words, remember?;)

LoL .... good one. At least I was answering a question instead of jacking my jaws.

Ok now were even!

Cummins12V98 wrote:

JIMNLIN wrote:

carpetguy2 wrote:
How do these tires do on hard cornering.
I have a 4 ft culvert drop off next to my driveway.I HAVE TO MAKE SHARP TURNS ALOT.

The LT will take cornering issue (side scrubbing) as good if not better than a ST tire especially a all steel ply carcass commercial grade tire like the R250.
Take the time to feel the difference in sidewalls of a 60 lb commercial grade LT235/85-16 E tire as the R250 and a 35-40 lb ST235/80-16 E tire. Its a enlightening experience.

I've spun my fully loaded tandem/triaxle GN equipment/stock trailer on the axles. No issues from doing so.

I've used ST tires on my heavy trailers and they simply didn't stand up to day in and day out abuse that my tires on those work trailers had to go through.

Those all steel ply carcass commercial grade tires are a big upgrade in reliability.

"more BS cheerleader talk"

Your own words, remember?;)

LoL .... good one. At least I was answering a question instead of jacking my jaws.