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XL Load rated tires on our dually's???

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7.3 havoc   +1y
Would like to know what is working or not for you!
I'm looking at running 265/40/22 and not sure if they will handle the wieght of my truck's motor (7.3L). I know most of us are "pushing" these tires to their limits and using them on a vehicle heavier than what they are rated for so it's not really thier fault when they fail or wear out fast. I'm not wanting to brand BASH, just wanting to know what has worked with heavy front ends or not. Post some good words on your tires, I would like to read some good reviews. You can P.M. me with what has not worked for you as to not air out anything in public if you want! This is a good time for all you guy's that have had your trucks on milled 22" or 24" wheels for some time now to give the new guy's that are just getting our wheels to hear from you.
Thank's for your input.
comegetsome   +1y
I'm running Nexian 265/35 22s on my dually....have been since the first time it rolled out of the shop....they seem to handle the weight of my truck good....the Cummins has to be about as heavy as you PS...I've done a good bit of towing with it and haven't had any issues....granted I havent had a big 3 Car wedge loaded down on the rear of mine either
7.3 havoc   +1y
comegetsome: Thanks for the reply, good to know. I was starting to worry that knowbody paid attention to the only thing that connects their truck to this planet. Lol
krewzlo   +1y
I have continentals on my 24's but haven't driven on them yet anyways. On my 19's I ran a 245/45/19 car tire, pirelli I believe, had falken's once and wore them out quick. I try to get the highest utqg rated tire as they tend to wear better, lower the number, they wear quicker.

You should never have to worry about overloading the rear tires, even with a 3 car wedge, your tongue weight should not exceed 25% of the trailer weight, so even a 20,000lb trailer would only have a 5000lb tongue weight plus the weight of the rear of the truck so your looking at 6000 lbs or so on a heavy loaded trailer. Spread that over 4 tires, and your looking at less than 1500lbs per tire. You can help with that by running a 16 on the inside with an e range tire to take more of the load.

The fronts are where the worry lies, not only the weight of the engine, but the forces on the side walls from turning and with a gooseneck or 5th wheel trailers they put some weight on the front end as well as the rear. The hitch ball is usually just forward of the rear axle, where as a tag trailer will make the front end a bit lighter.
7.3 havoc   +1y
krewzlo: Glad to hear some input about tires, Thank you for the posting. I won't be hauling any more goosenecks just tag style from now on. So most of my concern is my front two tires and the effects that our trucks have on various sizes and brands we use. Once again thank's!
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