Tire bead separation on dually

[EB]

Had the tires replaced on my dually yesterday and all six tires were beginning to separate around the bead. I had noticed it earlier but just considered it cosmetic. The people at the tire shop said it was not cosmetic and was the beginning of tire failure. The tires had 68,230 miles on them and were kept aired to 80 lbs because of the loads I carry. This is just a heads up. There will be a swelling around the rim, (bead) and it will be soft compared the the rest of the tire. If you have it, keep an eye on it.

 

[JWChessell]

What brand?

 

[EB]

Goodyear, the only people that make the size tire that fit on a 03 dually.

 

[yogibear]

EB, I've got 82+K on my Goodyears and no problems. I think they will last another 15K. I keep mine at 65# all around. My loads vary from 14 to 23K, and trk. weights 9650 w/me and full of fuel. I have never run 80#, rides too rough!!



Larry

 

[DPKetchum]

80psi is not recommend in fronts any way. Over the years I keep having tire stores and techs that keep wanting to put 80psi in my fronts. NO! its never been said to put 80psi in fronts. I may be wrong but there is also a reason due to a SAFETY THING also. Rears its only under a FULL load and I don't think the 17 inch state 80 even then.

 

[EB]

Didn't really want to start an argument, nor did I expect to be told I was wrong on the way I air my tires. I never know from one hour to the next what I'm going to be carrying and it states right on the side of the tire, 80 lbs cold. Our company recommends max pressure as a safety factor because the tire will run cooler. I believe most trucking companies do that.

My objective in the post was to give a heads up on a possible problem with the tires on the dually. The tires are hard to find and if you are developing a problem it might be a good idea to plan ahead and start looking for tires. That was my objective.

 

[Dean Upson]

The door says 65#'s cold front and rear, that is what I run in them all the time.



Dean

 

[DPKetchum]

I did'nt mean to start a argument or anything. I do understand about the cooler running with more air psi but I read were 80psi in the FRONTS is a safety hazard. Wish I could remember excatly how/what was written. But it had to do with blowouts/tire failure at hi way speeds with 80PSI in the fronts. Something like a bigger BANG and loosing control of steering etc. Kinda like wrong tire valves etc. 80PSI is not 80PSI on a 95 degree day at hi way speeds. ITS probably MUCH higher HOT tire.

 

[yogibear]

EB, I never meant for it to sound like you were doing it wrong, just my experience, and btw, the wear is real even all the way around. Thanks for the heads up on the tire seperation.



Larry

 

[Pit Bull]

Wow you guys are getting great mileage out of your OEM Goodyears. Mines an 02 with the Goodyears and I run mine 65 front and 40 rear but don't tow or haul. I have 15K miles on them now but doubt that I will get over 40K miles out of these tires. How are you getting that many miles out of your tires. Thanks for the info EB, I will watch my Goodyears even though they are a different size/type then what you are running.

 

[737driver]

Tire Pressure

I have a DaimlerChrysler bulletin #81-316-0303A regarding pressures for 03 trucks and vans. For 03 3500 4X4 DRW with Cummins engine it shows 55 psi for the front and 40 psi for the rear with a light load. For a "full load" it shows 65 for both front and rear. According to the dealer this bulletin supercedes the door sticker.



My two cents worth!



737driver



03 DRW Quad Cab 3500 HO Six Speed Patriot Blue SLT 3. 73 Westin step bars and big ol' fifth wheel toy hauler.

 

[EB]

Sorry for being a little touchy, had to put my wifes horse down yesterday and things are a little tense around here right now.

I might back off on my tire pressure some although there are eight hotshot drivers and we all run max pressure with no problems and have for six years. They are rough carrying that much air.