19.5 tires again-more input needed please
I am looking for some 245/70R19.5 load range G or H tires for a 4X4 3/4 ton pickup that mostly will see highway miles. Some of the criteria are as follows. 1, Must be hi quality/reliable.......thi...
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pirlbeck wrote:Bedlam wrote:
If you want a quieter tire, look for a tread pattern with closed blocks on the tire edge. I run open on the rear and closed on the front which is a good compromise for quietness while still offering traction.
I suggest going with a 16PR LRH tire instead of the G rated ones. You will be able to carry the same amount of weight with less tire pressure which will make the ride more comfortable. Since this is a higher weight rated tire, you will also find it has less flex and thicker carcass which will help with wear (for those of you doing more mileage).
Do you know of any H rated tires that have the closed block pattern? In looking at the pictures on the Rickson wheels site there appears to be only 1 mud & snow rated tire with the closed block and it is a G rated Firestone FD690 plus.
Exmples of closed shoulder LRH tires:
Bridgestone R250F
Road Warrior Steer All Position
Michelin XZE
Double Coin RT600
Continental HSR1
Maximum pressure will increase between load ratings, but it drops to carry the same amount of weight if the tire is built heavier. Look for a tire that has a 136 load index which translates to a load rating H or ply rating of 16. Typically LRH tires inflate to 120 psi and LRG tires to 110 psi, but a LRH tire inflated to 100 psi can carry what a LRG does at 110 psi.
