For those of you hauling heavy loads

cameroneod · 06-13-2009, 04:12 PM

What tires should I buy?

I've got 19k behind me most of the time, and the amount of tires I go through is killing me. I'm looking for a 285/70/17 that can last more than six months.

So far I've had BFG, Toyo, Mickey Thompsons, and now Nitto TG's. None of them lasted nearly as long as I thought they should, six to eight months, maximum. All of them were AT tires. When I'm not hooked up to a load I spend quite a bit of time away from the pavement. Would love to have a set of M55's, and that is what I was planning on buying, but they're tiny.

Any suggestions?

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***Dreadnaught*** · 06-13-2009, 04:48 PM

we have firestone transforce a/t's on our mobile repair truck, and my dads pickup truck. they are a bit rougher ride (can't remember the ply off hand) but the ones on my dads truck have 50k on them, and still have 1/3-1/2 tread on the rears, and 3/4 on the front. there has been the occasional burnout, but not too many.

as far as for towing, we have a 30ft enclosed trailer (not sure gvw) that i loaded with 4 quads and something like 50 bales of hay, and they handled it like a charm.

if you really want something that lasts, i would look into a 19.5 semi combo conversion. you'll really get some miles out of them.

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CowboyCummins01 · 06-13-2009, 05:22 PM

M55's are a good towing tire as well as in the rocks. We have them on our work trucks and i drive on tire cutting roads every day. Even when theres only about 10-15% left they stil hold up to the rocks. ONly problem is when they get that low the center tread blocks fuse together and all you really have is sidewalls tread.They are a really good hauling tire to. You can Get E rated sidewalls. allot of commerical vehicles run them.

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02texasdually · 06-13-2009, 05:29 PM

I haul several time a week(heavy loads) and I love my 10ply Yokahoma Geolanders at/s I get a good year+ out of every set.

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oldsmobiledave · 06-13-2009, 06:14 PM

Try the Bridgestone Duravis line or the Toyo M-55.

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cameroneod · 06-14-2009, 11:49 PM

I'd love a set of the M55's but they're tiny.

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**Discount Tire Direct** · 06-15-2009, 05:15 PM

Take a look at the Nitto Dura Grappler. This model uses stapled sipes which are interlocking to reduce flex and improve tread life. The continuos tread design also helps against irregular wear. The 285/70-17 size is E rated with a 126 load index for heavy loads. Here's a couple links with more details...

Interactive Overview

Price & Availability

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06-13-2009, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
cameroneod Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kenai Peninsula Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cameroneod's Truck Pics	For those of you hauling heavy loads What tires should I buy? I've got 19k behind me most of the time, and the amount of tires I go through is killing me. I'm looking for a 285/70/17 that can last more than six months. So far I've had BFG, Toyo, Mickey Thompsons, and now Nitto TG's. None of them lasted nearly as long as I thought they should, six to eight months, maximum. All of them were AT tires. When I'm not hooked up to a load I spend quite a bit of time away from the pavement. Would love to have a set of M55's, and that is what I was planning on buying, but they're tiny. Any suggestions? __________________ 03 4x4 SO, twins, built tranny, predator RKL, etc Last edited by cameroneod : 06-13-2009 at 05:07 PM.

06-13-2009, 06:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
oldsmobiledave Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts oldsmobiledave's Truck Pics	Heavy Load Tires Try the Bridgestone Duravis line or the Toyo M-55. __________________ 2004.5 Quad Cab 2500 4x4 auto VA C3.2 Carli Suspension 2005 Reg Cab 1 Ton Dually 4x4 auto Smarty Powered Finding Oil & Burning Diesel

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06-13-2009, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Dreadnaught* Poor Man Built Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pinckney, Mi Posts: 1,466 Thanks: 12 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Dreadnaught's Truck Pics	we have firestone transforce a/t's on our mobile repair truck, and my dads pickup truck. they are a bit rougher ride (can't remember the ply off hand) but the ones on my dads truck have 50k on them, and still have 1/3-1/2 tread on the rears, and 3/4 on the front. there has been the occasional burnout, but not too many. as far as for towing, we have a 30ft enclosed trailer (not sure gvw) that i loaded with 4 quads and something like 50 bales of hay, and they handled it like a charm. if you really want something that lasts, i would look into a 19.5 semi combo conversion. you'll really get some miles out of them. __________________ 2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 4 door, Short bed, Auto, 315X70 R17 Hankook RF10's, Recon Cab lights. Silencer MIA, S&B CAI, 5" Expandit TBE, DiPricol (EGT, Boost, Pyro), Edge J/A Early 2000 Ford F-350 Reg Cab Lb Dually 2006 Headlights and Grille AFE Stage 2 intake, DP Tuner (20, 40, 80, 140), Custom exhaust, ITP Over Boost Annihilator, Derale Atomic Trans Cooler, 5" turnout stacks

06-13-2009, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
CowboyCummins01 Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Laramie, Wy Posts: 687 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts CowboyCummins01's Truck Pics	M55's are a good towing tire as well as in the rocks. We have them on our work trucks and i drive on tire cutting roads every day. Even when theres only about 10-15% left they stil hold up to the rocks. ONly problem is when they get that low the center tread blocks fuse together and all you really have is sidewalls tread.They are a really good hauling tire to. You can Get E rated sidewalls. allot of commerical vehicles run them. __________________ 2001 Ram 2500HO, NV5600, Just an ol ranch truck,362rwhp,811ft/lbs 10/24/09 Just Ledoux it-RIP Chris Ledoux

06-13-2009, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
02texasdually Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Comanche,Texas Posts: 306 Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts 02texasdually's Truck Pics	I haul several time a week(heavy loads) and I love my 10ply Yokahoma Geolanders at/s I get a good year+ out of every set. __________________ 02 HO 6sp QC Dually Flatbed, Autometer(fp,boost,pyro), grid heater delete, Cooler tube, Edge Comp, RV275s, BHAF, silencer ring MIA, Raptor pump,Twin Optima batteries, Kleen Fuel system

06-14-2009, 11:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
cameroneod Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kenai Peninsula Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cameroneod's Truck Pics	I'd love a set of the M55's but they're tiny. __________________ 03 4x4 SO, twins, built tranny, predator RKL, etc

06-15-2009, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Discount Tire Direct Discount Tire Direct Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 399 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Discount Tire Direct's Truck Pics	Take a look at the Nitto Dura Grappler. This model uses stapled sipes which are interlocking to reduce flex and improve tread life. The continuos tread design also helps against irregular wear. The 285/70-17 size is E rated with a 126 load index for heavy loads. Here's a couple links with more details... Interactive Overview Price & Availability __________________ America's Largest Independenly owned Wheel and Tire Retailer www.discounttire.com