Dec-26-2016 06:51 AM
Jul-15-2017 05:51 PM
Jul-14-2017 04:42 PM
gkainz wrote:
I would think E rated tires on a 1500 would make for an unpleasant ride with unloaded, but maybe if aired down for daily driving ???? dunno
Jul-08-2017 03:57 PM
Apr-20-2017 05:10 AM
Terryallan wrote:
I really don't care what brand you buy. However, Were I you. I would NOT buy a tire that is rated for less than 2601LB per tire. Yes that is overkill for a 1500 truck. and you will never load it that heavy. But the tires rated 2601 or higher will have less side wall flex. will give you a much better towing experience.
Cooper has a tire that fits that criteria. Discoverer Plus, 2301lb as does Goodyear, Fortitude 2700lb.
Apr-18-2017 05:04 PM
cm11599ps wrote:brulaz wrote:cm11599ps wrote:
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Today was the first time towing on the highway. If I got around 60 then the steering wheel felt squirmy and I made sure to put two hands on the wheel. I ended up dropping down to just over 50 and it felt better but still not as smooth as my old P tires.
Truck tires were all at 48psi. For what it's worth, I know I was probably at max payload because the rear sagged a bit and I had more stuff in the bed than I normally would. Not sure if that had anything to do with the squirmy feeling.
These are the LT-E tires, right? If so, up the pressure to 70-80psi when towing and see how it feels.
LT's but they are D's.
Apr-18-2017 11:48 AM
brulaz wrote:cm11599ps wrote:
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Today was the first time towing on the highway. If I got around 60 then the steering wheel felt squirmy and I made sure to put two hands on the wheel. I ended up dropping down to just over 50 and it felt better but still not as smooth as my old P tires.
Truck tires were all at 48psi. For what it's worth, I know I was probably at max payload because the rear sagged a bit and I had more stuff in the bed than I normally would. Not sure if that had anything to do with the squirmy feeling.
These are the LT-E tires, right? If so, up the pressure to 70-80psi when towing and see how it feels.
Apr-18-2017 08:32 AM
Apr-18-2017 06:05 AM
cm11599ps wrote:
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Today was the first time towing on the highway. If I got around 60 then the steering wheel felt squirmy and I made sure to put two hands on the wheel. I ended up dropping down to just over 50 and it felt better but still not as smooth as my old P tires.
Truck tires were all at 48psi. For what it's worth, I know I was probably at max payload because the rear sagged a bit and I had more stuff in the bed than I normally would. Not sure if that had anything to do with the squirmy feeling.
Apr-17-2017 06:03 PM
Apr-12-2017 08:00 AM
BillyW wrote:
cm11599ps, I'm eager to hear what you think of those new tires compared to the OEMs. How much of a MPG hit have you taken?
Apr-09-2017 11:38 AM
Apr-08-2017 07:22 PM
AlmostAnOldGuy wrote:MO Traveler wrote:
I have the same size issue on same truck...2015 RAM 1500. I was looking at the Cooper Discover HT Plus. Says it is an LT tire with weight rating of 2998 lb. Worried an E rated tire would make the truck ride like a cement truck when empty, which is 90pct of the time. Put a lot of miles on it. Looking at purchasing an Open Range Ultra light around 7500lbs loaded. Thoughts??
I would run E rated tires for a 7500 lb trailer and air them down to 45 or so when not loaded provided your TPMS does not complain too much. Manufacturer should provide an inflation table.
You may want to fire up another thread re: size of trailer for the truck (do not want to hijack this one). Check your door sticker for payload. At 7500 lbs you will likely have about 950 on the hitch. Add 100 for the WDH and see how you are doing payload wise.
Good luck,
Stu
Apr-08-2017 11:03 AM
Apr-08-2017 10:26 AM
MO Traveler wrote:
I have the same size issue on same truck...2015 RAM 1500. I was looking at the Cooper Discover HT Plus. Says it is an LT tire with weight rating of 2998 lb. Worried an E rated tire would make the truck ride like a cement truck when empty, which is 90pct of the time. Put a lot of miles on it. Looking at purchasing an Open Range Ultra light around 7500lbs loaded. Thoughts??