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Geewizard
Explorer
Apr 18, 2017

6-ply or 10-ply?

For all you SRW drivers hauling TCs....

Do you buy 6-ply or 10-ply tires?

I've been using 10-ply tires for quite a while but yesterday, a tire guy told me that 6-ply was more than enough for my weight.

I don't think so.

How about you?
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  • JimK-NY's avatar
    JimK-NY
    Explorer II
    Apr 18, 2017
    donn0128 wrote:
    Over tireing only serves one purpose. To move the weakest link to another component, like the wheels, springs or axle.


    This is one of the silliest notions I have heard. Getting better tires reduces the risk of failure and costs only a bit more. Better tires do not increase the risk of some other component failing. If your wheels, springs or axles are marginal it is best to look at those also.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Apr 18, 2017
    Over tireing only serves one purpose. To move the weakest link to another component, like the wheels, springs or axle.

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