โJun-16-2022 04:49 PM
โJun-23-2022 12:52 PM
RoyJ wrote:
285/65r16C - Sprinter super single, 30.5" tall, 4300 lbs payload per tire. That's beyond the rear GAWR of any SRW pickup, and within earshot of a dually.
But I'll have to agree with mkirsch, no one wants a big bad 1 ton pickup rolling on 30s so they won't market one. Works perfectly on a Euro van though.
I slapped on 235/65r16C (Ford Transit tires) on my old 2nd gen cause it's not worth re-gearing an old truck. Dinky little 27.8", but easily exceed my axle capacities. Amazing mileage and braking, but little respect from local rednecks.
โJun-23-2022 12:33 PM
โJun-23-2022 11:43 AM
โJun-21-2022 09:09 AM
mkirsch wrote:
Fashion has lot to do with the tires that get put on SRW trucks. It's easier to sell a truck that's jacked up and rolling on 35's.
โJun-21-2022 07:33 AM
rhagfo wrote:BB_TX wrote:
Well, his reply was correct. SOME 350/3500 SRWs have payload capacities in excess of 4,000 lbs now with certain configurations.
While that may be true, that doesnโt mean you can haul a 5th wheel with a 4,000# pin. That payload sticker is only valid on the factory floor. Anything added to that 5er after that time, reduces that payload. Depending on number of passengers and stuff carried in the TV the available payload left for pin might be as low as 3,000#!
โJun-21-2022 06:58 AM
Grit dog wrote:MFL wrote:
^ I don't have a real answer to your question Spoon, but smaller tires/wheels help keep a vehicle that is mostly used for hauling a load on rear axle, lower to the ground.
Jerry
And duallies have significantly shorter tires than comparable newer srw trucks, where greater rim size would eat into the preferred sidewall height, IMO.
Smaller diameter apples to apples also = more power to the ground.
Also not official answers, but viable.
And one of the downfalls of a dually as well, when it comes to front tires. Skinny pizza cutters that are running far closer to their rated capacity than comparable weight srw trucks = recipe for increased treadwear.
โJun-20-2022 01:49 PM
โJun-20-2022 08:54 AM
MFL wrote:
^ I don't have a real answer to your question Spoon, but smaller tires/wheels help keep a vehicle that is mostly used for hauling a load on rear axle, lower to the ground.
Jerry
โJun-20-2022 08:08 AM
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โJun-20-2022 04:19 AM
JIMNLIN wrote:
One aspect is many one ton srw owners didn't want a drw and a rougher ride....or didn't need 4 tires and 10500 lb rawr payloads.
Most of us are old enough to remember for years all we had was 16" and later 16.5" tires and wheels. Thankfully the 16.5" were dropped in favor of our current 17"/18"/20" tires and wheels. New OEM 18" and 20" took a while for wheel and tire mfg to mass produce enough for all the LDT manufactures.
It will be interesting to see what Ram/GM/ Ford truck mfg come up for the next new gen mass produced higher capacity tires and wheels as gawrs on these trucks are steadily going up.
โJun-18-2022 11:18 AM
Grit dog wrote:Just curious why all the comfort and security is given to a flat tire on the rear of a dually.
time2roll is on a roll! 2 fish with one cast!
Remember, he's not thinking in practical, probable, real world terms...
โJun-18-2022 10:59 AM
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