Need more load rating than: Michelin LTX/MS2, LT265/70R17, 118/121R, 3195# @ 80PSIG

[Prairie Dog]

My 265/75 17 Toyo AT's are rated at about 3500#.

 

[RWherley]

We have run 225/70R19.5 they are a very low pro tire we had good success with Michelins, and Kuhmos, we just changed up to 8r19.5 goodyears they are about 1.5" taller then then the 225 tire and fit real good on a stock 04 DRW truck

 

[AH64ID]

I did over 500 miles this weekend between 19 an20K combined, with over 7K on the rear axle and ±12K on the GVW.

I even did about 30 miles at over 14K GVW, and probably 9K on the rear axle

I couldn't believe how stable the setup was compared to a GCW of 16K with LRE tires.

19.5's are definitely the way to go!!

My 265/75 17 Toyo AT's are rated at about 3500#.

3195@80psi.

 

[Prairie Dog]

I misspoke, My Toyo AT's are 285/75/17's rated at 3970# http://www.ntwonline.com/Toyo-Open-Country-A-T-Tire-Specs.html

They have fantastic stability with a trailer.

 

[AH64ID]

I misspoke, My Toyo AT's are 285/75/17's rated at 3970# http://www.ntwonline.com/Toyo-Open-Country-A-T-Tire-Specs.html

They have fantastic stability with a trailer.

Gotcha... unfortunately the AT II's in that size are only 3195.

 

[Prairie Dog]

Gotcha... unfortunately the AT II's in that size are only 3195.

So I see. That sure isn't an improvement in my book - looks like you have to move up to 18" wheels to get close to that number now.
What a bunch of dumb arses.

 

[AH64ID]

I agree. I asked my local Schwab about it and they said the AT's where over rated... Not sure I buy it.

 

[cerberusiam]

I agree. I asked my local Schwab about it and they said the AT's where over rated... Not sure I buy it.

They are definitely overrated in the wear department. Worst set of tires I ever had for traction or wear.

The 285/75/18 is rated at 4000 IIRC with a shorter sidewall than the 17's. Should be a solid stable tire. Now, if there was a set of 18" wheels rated over 3500 lbs with the rigth back spacing THAT would be a miracle.

Not sure I really need that much more but every once in a while I end up with over 8k on the rear axle and that concerns me just a little. The only thing that will do that I have found so far is a 19.5 and it is not back spaced correctly so stuck there too. Gonna end with 3 sets of tires and wheels to be satisfied I guess. Oh well, what els eis money for.

 

[AH64ID]

I agree on the wear, well right down to 4/32 then they held that from 25-45K miles and the mileage warranty was a joke.

The back spacing is off a little on the 19.5's but the only thing it effects negatively, for me, is chain use. A set of 1/2" longer control arms would fix that. The added width is actually nice for stability with the narrower tire.

 

[cerberusiam]

Sheesh, I was lucky to get close to 22k out of them util they were due for replacement. Then the wheel bearings and BJ's went and it did not take long to scrub the rest off. Those suckers were bald by 25k. Might of had something to do with a lot of TQ management removal also. Hard to NOT to spin the tires.

 

[AH64ID]

I never spun my tires and had a very light TT at the time, Smarty Jr on SW1. By 25K they where unusable for Idaho winters, but I got "lucky" and spent some winter time in Az that year (2 ea round trips plus 2 months there). That's how they got to 40K or they would have been off at 25K.

 

[seafish]

I managed to get about 30k of each of my sets of Toyo OC AT tires. Also had trouble getting them to wear evenly unless I aired DOWN to about 45 psi (fromt AND rear unloaded) which I did NOT really like to do beacuse it made them feel sloppier on the road, even though it let them wear evenly. As you know, eventually I moved on to the Rickson 19.5 with Michelin XDE tires. I LIKE the new set-up, though they do ring a little bit going down the highway. When the XDE that came on the used wheel I bought wear out (so far wearing nicely) I will proably get a set of the Toyo 19.5 that you have on your truck, AH64ID. Which ones are they again??

 

[AH64ID]

I have the M608z. They are really only noisy on long corners in the 35-45mph range on roads that dictate no more than 45 in a pickup, otherwise very quiet and smooth. Road imperfections are about the only thing they transmit to the cab more than LRE tires.

 

[RWBaker]

Please do not even think of putting 100 psi in standard wheel. they are only rated at 80 psi. Have seen wheels cracked open due to high pressure. Duals are the answer to more tire load capacity on the rear. Michelin 235/80R17E 3085Lbs @ 80 PSI cold, Duals 2835lbs @ 80 PSI = 4675 Lbs. That gives rear axle load capacity of almost 10,000 Lbs. For the 2500 or SRW 3500 the 19.5 is the answer, u can then use heavy truck tires that are regroveable but also very expensive. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[AH64ID]

For the 2500 or SRW 3500 the 19.5 is the answer, u can then use heavy truck tires that are regroveable but also very expensive. Just my 2 cents worth.

For a tire that should last 1.5-2x as long the tires are only about 1/3 more, if that, than a decent LRE in 17" or 18".