DRW3500 SRW
3500 DRW
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DRW3500 SRW
3500 DRW
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I'm looking at getting the AT3 XLT's next month.
SRW cummins 55psi front 50 rear unloaded load range E tires is what I run
Don't take this the wrong way but without a tire size these numbers mean nothing. a 265/70-17@50psi has a load rating of 2470lb while a 295/70-18@50psi has a load rating of 3000lb. You would need to drop the 295/70-18 to 40psi to have the same load rating with the two tires.
Said by a guy that owns a 20006 futuristic vehicle.
"20006 3500 QCLB 4x4. EFI, Garret Stage 2, F&R True Tracs, 295/70-18 Toyo AT2, 2018 3500 CCLB 4x4, stock for now"
Makes your 2018 look pretty old.
If you live where it snows, I would recommend something different. Unless they are vastly improved over the previous AT3. Have owned a handful of sets on various rigs. Work at 8,000 feet where you drive on snow at least half the year.
If you live where it snows, I would recommend something different. Unless they are vastly improved over the previous AT3. Have owned a handful of sets on various rigs. Work at 8,000 feet where you drive on snow at least half the year.
Wanted to come back and update this.
The AT3 XLT's in 275/70R18 are now severe snow rated, 3PMSF. The Duratrac's are not 3PMSF rated in 275/70R18. Not sure why Duratrac excludes that size, but it's the only exclusion according to their website.
I had the XLT's installed last week and they look like they will be a great snow tire, but I won't know for a bit... maybe next month while hunting.
So I was looking at my tires last night, and wouldn't you know it there is the 3p designation on it! In my research back in May I never found anything that stated they were, and looking last night again at Cooper's website they still have not added that certification in the description. Same with Tire Rack and Discount Tire. It's strange, you would think they would want this info out there for prospective buyers. It would have made my decision alot less painful!
Back to the OP, I learned a lesson years ago with my 94 2500, it came with E rated Goodyears. Due to the harsh ride at the proper inflation, I lowered the pressure to smooth out the ride at all 4 corners. I had to replace them due to cracking at the wheel just above the bead. I was told it was from under inflation, that overly creased that point in the tires. I keep them 5 psi under the door data plate when unloaded, and when at the max weight loaded I increase it back to the rated pressure. Smooth rides can cost alot of money sometimes, I wont do it again. I just looked at the door data plate, and its 80 rear 60 front, thats a change I believe from the 80/80 when at the rated max load, tires have 80 psi for the tires max load.How much air pressure do you run in your front tires (original size) on your 3500 4x4?
There are no negative consequences of running your tires at lower pressures while unloaded.
There are no negative consequences of running your tires at lower pressures while unloaded.