New user, TC Tire questions
I'm new to the forums and eagerly awaiting delivery of my Arctic Fox 811 (my first TC). I have extensively read the forums here researching this purchase and have settled on the Arctic Fox mated to a...
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JimK-NY wrote:
I ran at or above the tire rating for years. I was always worried about a tire failure. I highly recommend you call Rickson. You might wait a couple of months for new wheels and tires but the wait will be worth it. For about the same price as Chinese aluminum Vision wheels you can get steel wheels from Rickson with even higher ratings. They also build the rims for the outset for your specific truck brand. I also had them install TPMS sensors. Very convenient and another safety item to give you peace of mind.
The extra weight of the steel wheels has me slightly concerned about adding to the un-sprung weight, plus I think I would prefer to have a local shop and a dealer network (Les Schwab) for any issues I might encounter. I might call Rickson and see what their lead time is on the wheels, then purchase tires from Les Schwab.
