Need Real/ Honest Tire Advice

Cummin of age · 11-03-2009, 09:51 AM

Thanks Gents and Ladies too
It's that time as my stocker Tires have 72K on the with prolly enough to get me thru the winter.

But I need to know a few things. I do not tow That heavy very Often at all and want to know if there would be a big difference between D and E rated tires on my rig. I am looking at Khumo Tires in 315/70/17 and would also like to know if these would pose any control arm rubbing issues at Lock.
I spoke to a guy who had them on his ford and he said he loved them.

Will the D Rated tires roll on the side walls more so than the E's and if any one knows, what shoild I expect out of them for Total Milage wear.
I realize I may lose a MPG or so but have heard some pick up a MPG or so too.

Any thoughts and any one have Pics of 315's on a 07?

Thanks Guys and as always. This is the #1 source of my Resarch projects.

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07, Big Horn 2500, 5.9, autometer Pyro and Boost,Diablo Power Puck,westin deer catcher,XTang tilt up, Diamond Plate bed rail protectors, 3.73 Rear, Auto, Muffler MIA,Gutted Torqe tube,IceBox, Amsoil NANO4510,Galaxy DX99V CBRadio,Linear,Wilson 5000

***NOSPARK*** · 11-03-2009, 10:08 AM

D rated tires will wear more on the front of our trucks with the added weight. I have a picture of my 04 with 315's if you want to see that. my 35's rub just a bit on the control arms with just the leveling kit. My opinion is try to stay away from the D rated tire on 3/4ton and up trucks.

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Gas Sucks · 11-03-2009, 10:18 AM

You wont have any problems running 8 ply, the 8 ply 315-70-17 has the same max load rating of the 10 ply 265-70-17 that probably came on your truck. depending on what Kumho tire you are wanting you can go with the 35-12.50-17 it is a 10 ply and only .2" taller than the 315-70-17

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Cummin of age · 11-03-2009, 04:17 PM

Well I did it. Made the leap of faith and pot committed and just purchased 4, 285/75r17's from order direct.
1068$ with Shipping. this should fill the space a whole lot better and there even 10 ply so I dont have to worry would the 8 ply be just as good. Im satisfied thus far. Lets just wait till I get them On.
Nitto DuraGrapplers. All I clould read was good reviews so i am feeling pretty good about this purchase so far,, just dont like seeing my money go "POOFH"
Once they come in and I get them mounted up I'll post some pics.

OH The guy at Belle Tire here in ann Arbor (Wont mention where,,,, "Jackson Road) quoted me, get this,,, $69 Per tire to strip and mount.. My next response was your out of your $%#$$#& mind.

got my local down by where I live will do it for $18 per tire.

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07, Big Horn 2500, 5.9, autometer Pyro and Boost,Diablo Power Puck,westin deer catcher,XTang tilt up, Diamond Plate bed rail protectors, 3.73 Rear, Auto, Muffler MIA,Gutted Torqe tube,IceBox, Amsoil NANO4510,Galaxy DX99V CBRadio,Linear,Wilson 5000

11-03-2009, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cummin of age Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tipton, Mich Posts: 295 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Cummin of age's Truck Pics	Need Real/ Honest Tire Advice Thanks Gents and Ladies too It's that time as my stocker Tires have 72K on the with prolly enough to get me thru the winter. But I need to know a few things. I do not tow That heavy very Often at all and want to know if there would be a big difference between D and E rated tires on my rig. I am looking at Khumo Tires in 315/70/17 and would also like to know if these would pose any control arm rubbing issues at Lock. I spoke to a guy who had them on his ford and he said he loved them. Will the D Rated tires roll on the side walls more so than the E's and if any one knows, what shoild I expect out of them for Total Milage wear. I realize I may lose a MPG or so but have heard some pick up a MPG or so too. Any thoughts and any one have Pics of 315's on a 07? Thanks Guys and as always. This is the #1 source of my Resarch projects. __________________ 07, Big Horn 2500, 5.9, autometer Pyro and Boost,Diablo Power Puck,westin deer catcher,XTang tilt up, Diamond Plate bed rail protectors, 3.73 Rear, Auto, Muffler MIA,Gutted Torqe tube,IceBox, Amsoil NANO4510,Galaxy DX99V CBRadio,Linear,Wilson 5000

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11-03-2009, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gas Sucks Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Gas Sucks's Truck Pics	You wont have any problems running 8 ply, the 8 ply 315-70-17 has the same max load rating of the 10 ply 265-70-17 that probably came on your truck. depending on what Kumho tire you are wanting you can go with the 35-12.50-17 it is a 10 ply and only .2" taller than the 315-70-17 __________________ 2008 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab, 6.7 4x4, G-56 w/ 3:42, 20' Moto Metal, 33" Toyo M/T, Smarty, AFE Mega Cannon, & dpf delete, Black Maxx Will be here Friday!!

11-03-2009, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cummin of age Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tipton, Mich Posts: 295 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Cummin of age's Truck Pics	Well I did it. Made the leap of faith and pot committed and just purchased 4, 285/75r17's from order direct. 1068$ with Shipping. this should fill the space a whole lot better and there even 10 ply so I dont have to worry would the 8 ply be just as good. Im satisfied thus far. Lets just wait till I get them On. Nitto DuraGrapplers. All I clould read was good reviews so i am feeling pretty good about this purchase so far,, just dont like seeing my money go "POOFH" Once they come in and I get them mounted up I'll post some pics. OH The guy at Belle Tire here in ann Arbor (Wont mention where,,,, "Jackson Road) quoted me, get this,,, $69 Per tire to strip and mount.. My next response was your out of your $%#$$#& mind. got my local down by where I live will do it for $18 per tire. __________________ 07, Big Horn 2500, 5.9, autometer Pyro and Boost,Diablo Power Puck,westin deer catcher,XTang tilt up, Diamond Plate bed rail protectors, 3.73 Rear, Auto, Muffler MIA,Gutted Torqe tube,IceBox, Amsoil NANO4510,Galaxy DX99V CBRadio,Linear,Wilson 5000