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Looking for Highway tires for CCLB SRW. Options.

tanman_2006 said:
Good info I think.

I've read the info on that wheel again (now that I've had a couple cups of coffee) and it says the wheels are for trailers. Would there be potential for lower quality construction based on trailer wheels typically not being concerned w/ balance?

Another pro for the 19.5's would be longer life cutting tire expense and next time you won't be out the cost of wheels.
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I was going to call them about the "trailer" thing, but I cant get over the weight! they would add 240# to the rotating mass. Getting up to speeds and braking must be negitively affected along with MPGs, but hey Im no expert if someone else knows different let me/us know.
 
OK curioscity got me :) I called, they are marketing the wheel/tire more toward trailers as an up grade from 16.5 trailer wheels/tires. The 19.5 is rated for more weight than 16.5
They are going to have the owner call me and give his advise on using them on a truck. Will post that info later.
 
Burning oil said:
I've read different theories on 16" vs 19.5 ride quality. One thing was that a 16" E rated tire aired up to max psi for load will ride harsh compaired to a 19.5 aired much lower but still handeling the load.
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It depends on how much load they are carrying.

I run highway / all-season E's at, or near 80 psi cold on dry or rainy days all the time; only drop them when it snows or I need to cross soft turf. The heavier (~7,500# and 1 ton suspension) rides and handles like a firm sports car when empty. When I put the trailer on it (~700# tongue) and stuff in the bed, it rides and handles like a sports sedan; not harsh at all. The Burb (8,600# suspension) rides pretty much the same way.

And to get ahead of the 'you will get abnormal wear with 80 psi' comments, no this is not my experience at all. The treads on the highway / all-season tires end up wearing out pretty much evenly even when running at the max cold rating.

I did sell off a set of load E A/T's to a friend with a 1/2 ton GMT400 as they were simply to squishy for my taste. On the friend's truck, he had to lower the pressure down to 50 in order not to bruise his kidneys. So, yes the same tire on different vehicles will get a completely different ride.

To come full circle, my vote is to go with the load E's and then pressurize them first to the weight rating and then to personal comfort. Intuition is telling me that with the camper in the bed, you will tend to work your way up toward 80 psi in the rear and at least 65 in the front.
 
I did end up buying the Cooper HT3's for the CCLB and a set of Cooper HT's for the S10. They are actually ordering them in today, might be a couple days before they are here.

HT3's wound up being $104ea for 235/85/16
HT's were $76.50ea for 235/75/15

Ive always run my tires close to max psi and never had a wear problem either.
 
My work trucks run max in the summer and lowered in winter. I spend more time off road in muck and mud during the winter.

Fronts 60 year round, rears 80 summer/ 50 winter.
 
Burning oil said:
I did end up buying the Cooper HT3's for the CCLB and a set of Cooper HT's for the S10. They are actually ordering them in today, might be a couple days before they are here.

HT3's wound up being $104ea for 235/85/16
HT's were $76.50ea for 235/75/15

Ive always run my tires close to max psi and never had a wear problem either.
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Good prices Leroy
 
Got the new tires on today. I was so happy I did a power break in their shop. When I let off the break the front wheels came off the ground.

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I'll get some today.

On aside: are you getting email notice from TTS when you have a reply?
 
Biggest difference was how much quiter these are, but to be fair the old tires were an AT tread these HT3's are a HT.
 
I put a set on wifes Subbyrue Forester and since then Cooper get first look for my other vehicles. I like that they are USA made too!
 
Cooper tires are worth 30-40K miles. I ran Discoverer H/T on the burb. I also ran the SRM Radial II commercial tire on the 1993 and liked them for towing, but, they may be discontinued. Actually they are just renamed Discoverer HT3 so an excellent choice, but, still 30-40K and done.

50K protection SNORT! HA! HA! HA! I doubt it.

Unless you are putting on 100K+ a year 19.5" isn't worth the trouble.
 
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