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Re: Tires
Bill, Sailun Tires are carried by Carroll Tires (http://www.carrolltire.com/), a wholesaler. Unfortunately the closest one to you is in Sacramento (888-212-0150). You might want to call them to see if they have them in stock; if they say they don't have the 235/80/R16, ask them to search for "article number/product code 5541960". Your local tire store should be able to order them. Hope this helps.380Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ultimate tire and wheel combo
I've been doing the same research on tires. Simpletire.com has the Sailun s637 215/75R17.5 (part no. 8244379) for $126.28 per tire, plus shipping. They have the 235/75R17.5 (part no. 8244381) for $149.66 plus shipping. They do not have the ST235/80R16s at this time (I called). I'm hoping Simpletire will have them by the time my 5th wheel arrives and at a similar price to the ST235/85R16s (part no. 5540992) at $121.99 per tire). FYI, as I understand it, Sailun renamed the two 80 profile tires as ST tires so as to avoid Fed. Excise Taxes.247Views0likes0CommentsIs this a "Pick any two" situation?
I hope this is the right place to ask this. My question is: Can all three of these (below) be used together conveniently and easily with 5th wheel attached to the hitch? Or is it a "Pick Any Two" situation? 1) TrailerSaver Hitch (BD3 or TS3) 2) RDS 71787 Aux Tan/Toolbox combo 3) a four-fold folding tonneau cover like the "G4 Elite Fold-a-Cover | 08-16 Ford F250/F350 8ft bed" I hope I'm wrong, but it seems to me that the rear of the tonneau would have to be folded back twice to expose the hitch, and in doing so, one could not (easily) get to the auxiliary tank to fill it. Does anyone have a setup similar to this and if so, how well does it work. Thanks in advance.1.4KViews0likes3CommentsRe: Choice of rear axle on 2016 F350
Well, after much discussion (and coin flipping, sessions on a Ouija board, etc.), we decided that the extra maneuverability of the wide-track front axle outweighed the MPG loss of the 4.3 rear axle. Thanks everyone for your help and advice. Can't wait for the truck to arrive (I want it NOW!!!):B557Views0likes0CommentsChoice of rear axle on 2016 F350
Hi everyone. We're ordering a new F350 (4x4 CC LB Diesel) and are trying to decide between the 3.73 and 4.30 rear axles. Presumably the 3.73 will have significantly better MPG, both empty and towing, but I can't find any information on how much the MPG will decrease with the 4.3. Any information -- even 'guesstimates' -- will be appreciated. FYI, the numbers: tow capacity 3.73 (23.5K), 4.3 (26.5K). The 4.3 also comes with the better handling 'wide-track' front axle (per description of 'TRAILER TOW PACKAGE – HIGH CAPACITY (535)' in 2016 ordering guide) and increases GCW from 31.9K to 35K. We will be towing a fifth wheel with about 16.5K GVWR for the foreseeable future, but ... who knows :). Thanks in advance.4.5KViews0likes22Comments
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