Tire question

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by missjhawk, Jun 7, 2017.

  1. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    i only run tall rubber (besides my pusher axle) some 22's and some 24's, for me its partly ground clearance, also ride more sidewall = better ride
     
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  3. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Look like u may get off the beaten path
     
  4. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    yeah i defiantly get off the beaten path there's places i go sometimes that make goat trails look good.
     
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  5. petercat550

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    I have ran good years when I was a company driver. To me they don't last long. As a o/o my first set were bridges I liked them I definitely got my money out of em. Then a set of yoko, had a steer tire that needed air every 24 hours. If no air b4 10 hr break, it would be flat. Took to shop no hole, no rim problems. Put a bridge on same rim no issues. Got another truck, bought it with some mich on it, the previous owner had receipts for everything including the tires. They had some age on them wearing even with the age. Ran them for 8-10 months b4 they were almost out of regulation. Bought the new version of em, the energy xd something, and I'm EXTREMELY happy with them. You feel it in the wallet at first but I gotta say I'm a mich man now. Hopefully this helps. I think it's wise to say everybody is going to like what they like. I have friends that all they buy is the China man tires. The cheap 150.00 ones and they swear on them. Lol idk but good luck driver. Stay safe
     
  6. dlstruck

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    Faster doesn't mean worse mileage, more RPM means worse mileage. Tall rubber will let him go a bit faster at the same RPM. It can make a big difference if you need to cruise at 70 vs 65. It does use more fuel for local work though.
     
  7. gentran

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    I believe there is 2 inch height difference going from low pro to 11r. If u put on 11r and hauling dry van, need to check trailer clearance also..
     
  8. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    U r wrong. Faster. Mean . Worse fuel mpg. U can't. Change physics. Even duc . Tap . Can't. Fix stupid. Good. Luck. Out. Of her .
     
  9. Ezrider_48501

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    70 mph is going to get worse fuel millage than 65 mph due to the physics of wind drag, however keeping the engine running in its optimal range will make up a lot of the difference that you would see running a engine outside its optimal range to achieve the same speed.
     
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  10. flood

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    it would be XDN2
    The xdn2 is the worst fuel mileage drive tire Michelin makes the best fuel mileage drive tire that Michelin makes is the xline energy d
     
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  11. petercat550

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