Whats the best pattern for rotating dually tires?

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MikeJ

I see you stay with the 215's. Have you ever run 235's?

Anyone else, what are your feelings between 215's and 235's as far as wear, traction, handling, fuel milage and tread milage. ?

Thanks

 

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QRTRHRS
I debated big time on getting 235's but decided against it. A friend put 235's on his 97 3500 cab & chassis and his duals didn't have hardly any gap (Michelins). Since I haul all my loads on my flatbed, I couldn't afford to have the tires rubbing with heavy loads. I have 4 air bags and I have hauled up to 8500 lbs (grossed 16860)so the lack of acceleration with my auto and 3:54 gears with a load, my speedometer being off (my fuel gauge hasn't worked in 200,000 miles)and the cost of getting different offset wheels or spacers offset the added load carrying rating of the larger tire. I realize all that stuff could be taken care of but I'm running all the time and it was just too much hassle.

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1997 3500 club cab, 10' flatbed, 3:54, auto, 4 Firestone air bags, 240,000+ miles

 

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I have always stayed with the 215s and (on topic) I never rotate them. Right now, I'm running Bridgestone M773 commercial all-terrains in the factory size of LT215/85R16E, and they've been terrific. They have about 20K on them right now - the fronts are about 2/3ds shot, but the rears could easily go another 30K with no sweat.

I stick with the 215s mostly for traction. The smaller tire yields more weight per square inch of footprint, so it helps here in the snow and ice of a NJ winter.

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1996 3500 Club 4x4 Laramie SLT, unmodified 180/420 12-valve, 47RE automatic, 3. 54 limited slip

 

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KCJackson

Off topic again but still relevant, how would you rate the Bridgstones for winter performance? You are about 100 miles east of me and our winter condions are somewhat similar.

 

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Quarterhorse,

I found them to be very good in snow. The tread is best described as a more aggressive Firestone Steeltex AT. They have good bite, and they don't skid as much. And having a 3500, I LOVE the sidewall ribs that prevent abrasion and damage from curbs.

For those who want to check out the M773, go to http://www.bridgestone-usa.com/products/BSD-M773.htm

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1996 3500 Club 4x4 Laramie SLT, unmodified 180/420 12-valve, 47RE automatic, 3. 54 limited slip

[This message has been edited by KCJackson (edited 10-04-2000). ]