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Steer tires for 14,000 lb front axle

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Shawn2130, Sep 15, 2020.

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  1. Sep 16, 2020 #11
    singlescrewshaker

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    Hahaha. Sorry but that's hilarious!! :D
    I say slap away.! Can't say he doesn't deserve it for misleading you over a few bucks.. :D
     
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  3. Sep 16, 2020 #12
    daf105paccar

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    Then that other idea off your tireguy.
    The one where he claims less weight on the steers is better.
    I say nay.
    My viewpoint is more is better.
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2020 #13
    Roberts450

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    @Shawn2130 another thing to keep in mind is the tire width. If you run in regions that rate the steer on axle, sidewall or tire width then you might have to go wider to get your rating to match what you want to carry. Thats why I ended up with 385’s(to wide) and now 315’s(just right). Oregon and Washington both say 600 pounds per inch of width so I found tires to support that so now if they wanna get picky they gotta walk further and look at my steer axle rating on the drivers door as that is technically now my lightest rating.
     
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  5. Sep 16, 2020 #14
    Shawn2130

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    Singlescrewshaker:
    I thought that’d be funny ;)

    Daf105paccar: I agree, more weight is better. I’m sure customers wouldn’t be happy with me hauling not much more than a tri axle dump truck if I can’t load the truck and trailer properly.

    Roberts450: I did ask about 315’s with the tire guy. He said that’s $400 more a tire and not worth it. :confused:


    For some odd reason he likes to push road master tires. He used to be a heavy truck shop owner and mechanic, now he’s a tire salesman. (He’s also a long time friend of mine) Road master must be paying him to sell only those tires.

    He said he can get whatever I want for my trucks.
     
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  7. Sep 16, 2020 #15
    BoxCarKidd

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    If any of you are getting close to needing tires it would be wise to look ahead. Truck tires around here are starting to look similar to toilet paper six months ago.
     
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  8. Sep 16, 2020 #16
    Shawn2130

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    At least we are stocked up on tires for awhile.

    Hopefully debris stays away from my favourite drive tires.

    In the last 2 weeks I’ve been pulling out screws, patching leaks, then a roofer knife blade, and a wheel weight from a 4 wheeler that never circle checks their vehicles.

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  9. Sep 16, 2020 #17
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    And put 120 lbs in them cold year round
     
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  10. Sep 16, 2020 #18
    Shawn2130

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    Looking forward to trying a 16 ply H tire.

    Has anyone tried Continental HSR2 steers?
     
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  11. Sep 16, 2020 #19
    spsauerland

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    Most Continental are 16 ply. We ran them, did decent but not as well as XZE2's. Best regional steer in my opinion.
     
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  12. Sep 16, 2020 #20
    Shawn2130

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    While Michelin would be the best ones, my boss will likely not want to pay the cost of a Michelin.

    He seems to be happy with the Continental drives I’ve got and would allow me to get another set if I want them.

    The one truck I used to drive had XZE2’s.

    Nice tires but didn’t drive long on them as I took over the truck from a previous driver and the truck was purchased with them on.
     
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