put my 19.5s on today

AH64ID wrote:

yosemiteford wrote:
So, I have to ask, does this mean I should upgrade my SRW F350 FX4 to rims/tires greater than an E rating. I'm carrying a Lance 1010 and had a blowout on new tires and tires had the correct pressure in them. I chalked it up to a fluke since I through this question out to the Board a few months ago.

Have you stopped by a scale?

I wouldn't be too hard on yourself as there are so many factors that lead to blowouts, especially with new tires. I would throw in the factor that you might have had some road debris or a catastrophic leak from picking up a screw or nail. That is where those pressure warning devices are worth their price. Even though a rear blowout is safer with a dually, it can create issue for the tire with loss air, as the flexing of the tire creates heat that will then shread, if the driver does not recognize the vibrations and changes to pull over and verify a rear flat on a dually.

It is my opinion, too, that having a safer tire (heavier ply) will result is a wider safety margin. But, in turn when one of these tires blows, due to it's weight and stiffness, more damage will occur.

Try to find out your needs, riding comfort and margins you need and then maybe consider if it would be a benefit to go to a 19.5. Weighing your truck and then with the Truck Camper loaded, will help in these decisions. If your are still puzzled, come back to this forum and use the wealth of experience available here for you assisting you. With anything, compromises are necessary. Are you ready to make these compromises?

Safe Travels.

b