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Ok so just purchased grapple truck Will be here on Monday I need new tires ASAP I’m not a cheapskate but then again I don’t wanna pay for something more than what I really need it for here is a picture of my truck can anyone please educate me and tell me what tires what suit my needs the best I will be driving it almost every day to jobs pick up tree limbs and logs if you notice it does have the fat tires on the front Rear tires are 11r22.5 need 8 tires and front is 385/65r22.5 the wide tires. I understand that new tires are expensive but then again I just don’t wanna pay for more tired than I actually really need on a truck if anyone can recommend some good quality tires it’s not gonna break the bank but I still get good wear and a good ride I would greatly appreciate it here is a picture of my truck.
Also the Sterling truck has the cat C 10 engine in it if anyone has any maintenance they’ve done throughout their years of life to their truck please share it with me it’s only got 80,000 miles now 2003 have a good day.
John
Sterling LB9500 tire question help!,,
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Treecare, Jun 5, 2021.
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If you're going to be driving mostly in areas where you're more likely to wreck tires before wearing them out (sounds like you might be) I wouldn't shell out for premium, top tier tires. Not on the drives anyways. Steer tires I wouldn't skimp on. Being the big boots they aren't going to be cheap no matter how you slice it.
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C10 is a decent little engine. Easy and cheap to rebuild. Usually have liner issues because the wrist pin floats, and CAT uses 2 plastic caps to keep them in place. The caps break and the wrist pin contacts the liner wall. That being said, all overhauls I've done were running fine and brought in for preventative engine maintenance.
Tire wise, we've sold a ton of of the Ironman tires with only one failure, and they're usually priced right.
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I appreciate you.
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Keep in mind it's not a crisis situation, but will need addressed ASAP.slow.rider Thanks this. -
Also those tires look pretty good and about half the price of other tires. I just can’t believe there is a $300 difference in the more expensive brands dosnt make any sense. I would spend the money if need be but man it is a big difference when needing 10 tires.
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I would agree with AMC here. You'll never realize a gain with a premium tire over a Chinese tire in your business. That's coming from a Michelin dealer. For your situation, I'd go with a good AP 16 ply Toyo or Firestone steer, and Chinese drives.
You definitely should be able to find cheaper local tires. Might take some shopping though.
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We have had really good luck with kuhmos on the dump truck and the spare tractor drives, options are going to be limited on the front floats but a good (for one) year or Firestone should be fine since it won’t be on the highway all day.
I’m actually surprised whoever specd it didn’t do 24.5s and 425 floats for the woods, so atleast you have that going for you
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