Best tires for a 4x2 dually

[John Berger]

I'll be needing tires before to long and I would like to get something in a load E range because I tow. I want to go to a taller tire with a bit more of an agressive tread design. I'm running Michelin 215's from the factory and they wear great, but get stuck really easy. Any suggestions? I don't want wheel spacers, either. TIA



John

 

[Extreme1]

If you tow you are kind of stuck with the 215-85-16 tires unless you get a set of 2000 or newer wheels. The standard tire on those is now 235-85-16.

I installed 235-85-16 tires and wish I hadn't. It isn't worth the hassel for the slight gain in tire size. There are several on the website who have used 235s with no problem, maybe some of them will post.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Extreme1,



What problems did you have, rubbing? When I bought my truck used, the dealer had put on new General Grabbers, 235's. They never rubbed with 110 bales of hay on. That's about the most that I had on though, mostly I load up my gooseneck which minimally loads the rear axle.



I went with 215 Michilins when I replaced, mostly to see if the handling in snow would be better (it did not). My tread ware is showing signs of too much torque being applied to often. I was thinking of going back up in size.



In that other 3500 tire thread, there is a mention of 7:50 x 16's. That sounds worthy of investigating.

 

[John Berger]

What is the stock rim size on a 1999 3500?

 

[DavidTD]

John,



I am on my second set of 235's on my truck. Yes the rears are closer but are not rubbing and I never have had a problem with them. My trailer adds roughly 1900 pounds in tongue weight loaded.



Since we both have 4:10's I think you will like the "gearing" change with the 235's. Makes about a 7% difference (70 mph indicated = 74. 9 actual mph) and it helped with my economy as I can't drive under 65 loaded.



I would get Michelin LTX M/S if you want the Cadillac of tires. I currently am running Kelly SWR's and they are ok. Less money, but don't have the ride of the Michelins.