Random Dually Tire Questions

jerem0621 wrote:
1) Family budget is tight right now. The dually is a dedicated TV, not a DD. I have 2 tires that really need replaced and four that are at about 35% tread life. Thinking of replacing 2 tires that need it now and 2 a few months later, then the final 2 about 2 months later. (3 sets of 2 tires) Any reason NOT to spread the tire purchase out? At my rate of driving there may be a 5,000 mile discrepancy between set 1 and set 3.

Shouldn't be an issue.

2) Assuming its OK to buy the tires in 3 sets of 2.... should I always put the new tires on the steer axle?

You always, ALWAYS, ALWAYS want the better tires on the REAR axle, one hundred percent of the time, no exceptions!

3) Since I will be buying tires in 3 sets of 2 for the second set of two, should I put the good tires on the inside dually or on the outside?

Each pair of duals should match.

4) I will probably be buying Firestone Transforce or Cooper tires...However, I am open to other brands, anyone have experience with Kumo, Hankook, or other brand tires on a dually? I have heard that the two best dually tires are Firestone Transforce and Michelin's. I really want GOOD tires.

Treadwright.

5) I run Simulators on my factory steel wheels. I can check my front tire pressure without removing the simulators, and the outer Dually, but the inner dually is impossible. Can I run "valve extenders" successfully for the inner dually tire?

I would throw away the "simulators" and would NEVER run extenders...but yes, it can be done.

6) Should I have steel valve stems installed? Currently there is regular old rubber stems. Seem to be ok too.

ABSOLUTELY YES! DO THIS IMMEDIATELY ON ALL SIX WHEELS!

Thanks!

Jeremiah

Yer welcome. :)