Worn out subject, wheels and tires
4 weeks ago had 2 year old Goodyear Marathon (bout 8M miles)blow at 67mph. $6300.00 in estimated damages. I decided to replace the factory aluminum wheels with steel since the rating of the factory al...
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2012 Wildcat........5 year old rig
OEM tires were ???
Replaced them at 3 yrs old.....2 yr old tires blew
What pressure were you running them at....?
The GY marathon 235/80/R16 E at 10 ply....3420# at 80 psi
Where did you get 6 ply Marathons...and 65 psi??
Sailun S637 235/80/16 G
'G' rated (14 ply)
4,080# at 110 psi
If not using high enough rated rims and not going to use full capacity then WHY 'G' rated tires?
2012 Wildcat
11,875# GVWR
1,715# DRY pin weight (based on UVW 9,855#-----17.5% very LOW pin weight percentage)
Wet pin 2000# PLUS those 'E' rated tires would be sufficient capacity if run at 80 psi
Think running them at 65 psi caused them to overheat ---heat KILLS
OEM tires were ???
Replaced them at 3 yrs old.....2 yr old tires blew
What pressure were you running them at....?
The GY marathon 235/80/R16 E at 10 ply....3420# at 80 psi
Where did you get 6 ply Marathons...and 65 psi??
Sailun S637 235/80/16 G
'G' rated (14 ply)
4,080# at 110 psi
If not using high enough rated rims and not going to use full capacity then WHY 'G' rated tires?
2012 Wildcat
11,875# GVWR
1,715# DRY pin weight (based on UVW 9,855#-----17.5% very LOW pin weight percentage)
Wet pin 2000# PLUS those 'E' rated tires would be sufficient capacity if run at 80 psi
Think running them at 65 psi caused them to overheat ---heat KILLS
