SRW Heavy Duty Towing Tires

[BERK]

Any reccomendations on a strong single tire for heavy towing? I am running a 285/75-16 on another truck I have that I tow with. I have an under bed wheel lift that sees some heavy weight. The Pro-Comps on there now bulge alot when it's loaded down, and I don't want a blowout. Any ideas?

 

[RayMich]

How much of a load are you carrying?

Are the 285 tire you are currently running "D" Rated tires? If so, you can get "E" Rated tires in that size that are rated for 3,750 lbs @ 80 psi each.

Both BF Goodrich and Goodyear have "E" rated 285/75R-16 tires.

Here are some examples. (Both are very good tires)
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs/all-terrain-t-a-ko/44.html

http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodye...85&aspectratio=75&rimdiameter=16&sidewall=OWL

If you want a higher load rating, you may have to go to something like Rickson Wheels and run 19.5" tires that are "F" or "G" rated.

Wheels
http://www.ricksontruck.com/

Tires
http://www.ricksontruck.com/tires_22570R195.html
http://www.ricksontruck.com/tires_24570R195.html
http://www.ricksontruck.com/tires_26570R195.html
http://www.ricksontruck.com/tires_28570R195.html

If you still need higher load ratings, you may need a Medium Duty truck.

 

[saratoga]

The Michelin XPS-Rib is a good E-rated commercial tire with heavy sidewall reinforcment. It's only available in the OEM 245/75 size however.

 

[Pepperidge]

I used to run them on my Dodge dually...I believe a 215/85 is also available maybe in 235/85 as well

 

[RayMich]

All 'E' rated 245/75R-16 and 235/85R-16 tires have a rated load capacity of 3,042 lbs each when run as singles.

All 'E' rated 215/85R-16 and 225/75R-16 tires have a rated load capacity of 2,680 lbs each when run as singles.

If you want to carry bigger loads you need to go to a larger size tire and run higher pressures or to a higher load rating like 'F', 'G', or 'H', or BOTH.

A tire's load capacity is based on their construction (i.e. carcass construction & ply ratings) and the volume of air in the tire at higher pressures. The greater volume and psi can carry a bigger load for the same ply-rating. The higher ply ratings allow for higher tire pressures.

 

[BERK]

I recently found Ricksons website. I will definately consider them for my next purchase. The tires I have now are Pro-Comp A/T's. They show a D rating but the spec on the tire shows 3195 lb capacity. Since I am towing other trucks, there is alot of weight on the rear axle. I've seen other trucks run similar set ups with no problems, but I don't trust it 100%.

 

[RayMich]

If you were to get E-Rated LT285/75R-16 tires, they would have a max load capacity of 3,750 lbs @ 80 psi. They are the highest load E-Rated tires that I have been able to find. They should give you an additional 1,110 lbs of carrying capacity per axle, compared to what you currently have. I don't know it that would be enough for your needs, but if it is, it would be much less expensive than going to 19.5 inch tires and wheels.

Just a thought.

 

[BERK]

I had a hard time finding them. I ended up scoring on the Pro-Comps because someone ordered them and never picked them up. I paid $658 mounted and balanced for the set. Time will tell if they hold up.