33x10.5x15 on stock wheels
#21
07-09-2014 | 03:17 PM
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Really? You can't even get load range C tires in 16" unless they're P metrics. Why wouldn't you want a stronger tire? Awesome.
Didn't you just haul 3/4 ton of water the other day? In a 1/2 ton truck, no less. Even at 2600 lbs per tire, it's a lot less than a D or E rated tire.
Didn't you just haul 3/4 ton of water the other day? In a 1/2 ton truck, no less. Even at 2600 lbs per tire, it's a lot less than a D or E rated tire.
Divided by two that 850 lbs per tire.
A tire capable of withstanding 2600 lbs i was nowhere near NEEDING such a load range myself.
Thats why I find buying a tire for load capabilities on a Dakota isn't really the issue.
#22
07-09-2014 | 03:33 PM
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The only time load ratings really matter is when they matter.
If you look at most trailers now, they have 5500 or 6,000 pound axles, but the tires are only rated for 2250 pounds at best. sometimes 2600. Our 32 foot cargo mate has triple 6K axles, but i don't know what the tires are, haven't looked.
Even for a ram with a dana 60 or 70, that's a 7500-10,000 pound axle. This is why 1 ton SRW's are such a bad idea, find me a set of tires rated for 3500 pounds…DRW @ 2500 gets the job done.
The dakota is rated 4,000 # plus 1,000 cargo. If you need 2500 pound tires, I sure hope you have the 9-1/4 rear end….
RDuck, if you had 1700 in the bed plus a 3500 truck weight split 55/45, you had 5200 # total, 2860 on front axle and 2340 on the back axle. The main reason that a higher load range is better is heat rating- even though you could get by with tires rated for 1800 pounds, they would run hotter at your load than a set of 2600# tires, due to the change in construction.
If you look at most trailers now, they have 5500 or 6,000 pound axles, but the tires are only rated for 2250 pounds at best. sometimes 2600. Our 32 foot cargo mate has triple 6K axles, but i don't know what the tires are, haven't looked.
Even for a ram with a dana 60 or 70, that's a 7500-10,000 pound axle. This is why 1 ton SRW's are such a bad idea, find me a set of tires rated for 3500 pounds…DRW @ 2500 gets the job done.
The dakota is rated 4,000 # plus 1,000 cargo. If you need 2500 pound tires, I sure hope you have the 9-1/4 rear end….
RDuck, if you had 1700 in the bed plus a 3500 truck weight split 55/45, you had 5200 # total, 2860 on front axle and 2340 on the back axle. The main reason that a higher load range is better is heat rating- even though you could get by with tires rated for 1800 pounds, they would run hotter at your load than a set of 2600# tires, due to the change in construction.
#23
07-09-2014 | 05:44 PM
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Here, I got you a pic of how they look on my quad cab with no lift. I won't be driving it this way though.
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#24
07-09-2014 | 07:19 PM
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Newb, That looks good from that angle. I was wondering if my installer cranked the new
key/ torsion bars all the way ? Mine is at 37" front. Just got a RockAuto box today. No lift but sway bar bushings, end links. Considering leaf spring shackles, definatly needs a pair of clamps. Was not position of clamps could make your suspension a bit stiffer or softer ?
Heavier truck tires like these mentioned should have more protection at the rim and have an added side wall construction... usually higher load cap. and higher psi .
Someone touched on weight distribution, throw in the weight at the trailer tongue will change up things.
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key/ torsion bars all the way ? Mine is at 37" front. Just got a RockAuto box today. No lift but sway bar bushings, end links. Considering leaf spring shackles, definatly needs a pair of clamps. Was not position of clamps could make your suspension a bit stiffer or softer ?
Heavier truck tires like these mentioned should have more protection at the rim and have an added side wall construction... usually higher load cap. and higher psi .
Someone touched on weight distribution, throw in the weight at the trailer tongue will change up things.
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#25
07-09-2014 | 07:19 PM
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The only time load ratings really matter is when they matter.
If you look at most trailers now, they have 5500 or 6,000 pound axles, but the tires are only rated for 2250 pounds at best. sometimes 2600. Our 32 foot cargo mate has triple 6K axles, but i don't know what the tires are, haven't looked.
Even for a ram with a dana 60 or 70, that's a 7500-10,000 pound axle. This is why 1 ton SRW's are such a bad idea, find me a set of tires rated for 3500 pounds…DRW @ 2500 gets the job done.
The dakota is rated 4,000 # plus 1,000 cargo. If you need 2500 pound tires, I sure hope you have the 9-1/4 rear end….
RDuck, if you had 1700 in the bed plus a 3500 truck weight split 55/45, you had 5200 # total, 2860 on front axle and 2340 on the back axle. The main reason that a higher load range is better is heat rating- even though you could get by with tires rated for 1800 pounds, they would run hotter at your load than a set of 2600# tires, due to the change in construction.
If you look at most trailers now, they have 5500 or 6,000 pound axles, but the tires are only rated for 2250 pounds at best. sometimes 2600. Our 32 foot cargo mate has triple 6K axles, but i don't know what the tires are, haven't looked.
Even for a ram with a dana 60 or 70, that's a 7500-10,000 pound axle. This is why 1 ton SRW's are such a bad idea, find me a set of tires rated for 3500 pounds…DRW @ 2500 gets the job done.
The dakota is rated 4,000 # plus 1,000 cargo. If you need 2500 pound tires, I sure hope you have the 9-1/4 rear end….
RDuck, if you had 1700 in the bed plus a 3500 truck weight split 55/45, you had 5200 # total, 2860 on front axle and 2340 on the back axle. The main reason that a higher load range is better is heat rating- even though you could get by with tires rated for 1800 pounds, they would run hotter at your load than a set of 2600# tires, due to the change in construction.
#26
07-09-2014 | 10:58 PM
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9 1/4 check. The truck will never see extreme loads. However I want a set up that's as reliable as possible within my meager limitations.
I did have two loads of gravel in the bed that had the front tires bouncing off the ground. Thankfully, I borrowed a trailer for the next six loads. Tires were about 2" from the fender flares in height.
For 256,000 miles it handled it like a champ.
I did have two loads of gravel in the bed that had the front tires bouncing off the ground. Thankfully, I borrowed a trailer for the next six loads. Tires were about 2" from the fender flares in height.
For 256,000 miles it handled it like a champ.