Tires

Adger Smith · 11-30-2016, 01:51 AM

I have a 2002 Chevy 3500 and want some input on tires.
It needs new front tires and I think I read they were LT 215-85R-16
I think they are Courser (Sp?)name brand. They seem to ride pretty good, but are bad weather cracked on the sidewalls. going to pull about a 40 - 45 ft gooseneck with L/Q.
Thinking about some Wels/Alcoa's when I change tires.
This is my first rodeo with this size tires/truck. Any advice or direction would be appreciated.

Sean Marconette · 11-30-2016, 10:57 AM

Hi Adger,

My 2002 Dodge 3500 has factory Alcoa 16" wheels and I have used Firestone Transforce HT tires on it. They are LT235/85R/16. I also have the same tires on my 48' GN LQ trailer. Never had any problems, and this is the second set on the truck.

Sean

FED 387 · 11-30-2016, 12:07 PM

Buy a quality tire whatever your choice min load range E Firestone/ Hanook,Michelin I personally would stay away from Goodyear--- keep them properly inflated !!!!!!!!! you have a lot of heat to deal with in Texas and heat just kills tires---maybe after like 4 years get new tires the sun also kills them if you do not park the truck inside out of the sun or you are not driving it frequently go get some of those Motorhome tire canvas covers to keep tires covered both truck and trailer--- or prop a sheet of plywood up anything to shield them & keep the sunlight off them

jmcarter · 11-30-2016, 12:47 PM

My experience on the dually as well as motorhome is that Michelins are worth the extra $. Others may require several attempts to balance even with Hunter Road Force.

Adger Smith · 12-01-2016, 02:22 AM

Thanks Guys! Good info that covered a lot...

Alan Roehrich · 12-01-2016, 10:35 PM

My truck (03 3500 Silverado) has Hankook tires, came from a fellow racer, Ronnie Maggart. I swapped to 19.5" wheels (Vision), and I'll never go back.

I actually ended up with a pair of outer rear wheels that have rivets like Centerline wheels that I need to sell.

If you want to do what I did on a budget, you can find the GM 19.5" steel wheels on vendor trucks (bread companies, snack companies, tool trucks, etc).

Mike Pearson · 12-02-2016, 03:38 PM

On all of my dually's that I have owned the best tire was the Firestones. The Transforce is a good tire at a reasonable price. FYI Goodyear was the worst. I had some Dayton Commercial that were real good too.

Bob Mulry · 12-02-2016, 05:07 PM

Hi,

I use the Michelin 215/85 x 16 load range E ATX tires......

First OEM set I got 85,000 miles of use and the second set I got 100,000 miles........

I have a set them on my 1999 Ram 3500 2x4 Dually Cummins P/U now with about 40,000 miles on them....

I just went on line to check the current price, but I see that tire is not listed anymore and might be discontinued......

So much for a good thing..........

Bob

11-30-2016, 01:51 AM	#1
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Tires I have a 2002 Chevy 3500 and want some input on tires. It needs new front tires and I think I read they were LT 215-85R-16 I think they are Courser (Sp?)name brand. They seem to ride pretty good, but are bad weather cracked on the sidewalls. going to pull about a 40 - 45 ft gooseneck with L/Q. Thinking about some Wels/Alcoa's when I change tires. This is my first rodeo with this size tires/truck. Any advice or direction would be appreciated. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

11-30-2016, 10:57 AM	#2
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 787 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Tires Hi Adger, My 2002 Dodge 3500 has factory Alcoa 16" wheels and I have used Firestone Transforce HT tires on it. They are LT235/85R/16. I also have the same tires on my 48' GN LQ trailer. Never had any problems, and this is the second set on the truck. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

11-30-2016, 12:07 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,409 Likes: 506 Liked 329 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Tires Buy a quality tire whatever your choice min load range E Firestone/ Hanook,Michelin I personally would stay away from Goodyear--- keep them properly inflated !!!!!!!!! you have a lot of heat to deal with in Texas and heat just kills tires---maybe after like 4 years get new tires the sun also kills them if you do not park the truck inside out of the sun or you are not driving it frequently go get some of those Motorhome tire canvas covers to keep tires covered both truck and trailer--- or prop a sheet of plywood up anything to shield them & keep the sunlight off them

11-30-2016, 12:47 PM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,284 Likes: 2,337 Liked 3,126 Times in 962 Posts	Re: Tires My experience on the dually as well as motorhome is that Michelins are worth the extra $. Others may require several attempts to balance even with Hunter Road Force. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-01-2016, 02:22 AM	#5
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Tires Thanks Guys! Good info that covered a lot... __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

12-01-2016, 10:35 PM	#6
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,095 Likes: 1,541 Liked 1,769 Times in 402 Posts	Re: Tires My truck (03 3500 Silverado) has Hankook tires, came from a fellow racer, Ronnie Maggart. I swapped to 19.5" wheels (Vision), and I'll never go back. I actually ended up with a pair of outer rear wheels that have rivets like Centerline wheels that I need to sell. If you want to do what I did on a budget, you can find the GM 19.5" steel wheels on vendor trucks (bread companies, snack companies, tool trucks, etc). __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-02-2016, 03:38 PM	#7
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,437 Likes: 609 Liked 1,904 Times in 571 Posts	Re: Tires On all of my dually's that I have owned the best tire was the Firestones. The Transforce is a good tire at a reasonable price. FYI Goodyear was the worst. I had some Dayton Commercial that were real good too. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

12-02-2016, 05:07 PM	#8
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Tires Hi, I use the Michelin 215/85 x 16 load range E ATX tires...... First OEM set I got 85,000 miles of use and the second set I got 100,000 miles........ I have a set them on my 1999 Ram 3500 2x4 Dually Cummins P/U now with about 40,000 miles on them.... I just went on line to check the current price, but I see that tire is not listed anymore and might be discontinued...... So much for a good thing.......... Bob __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports