Tow Rig Tires

zukkev · Oct 12, 2010

Jeepless said:
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I dunno what the hell to do when the time comes!!!:redneck:
Seems every tire you read the reviews, SOMEONE has a bitch about them...some were way worse than others. I did read quite a few reviews on the Duratrac....and it seems for the heavier Diesel rigs, they are too squishy for those that run their trucks alot ....sidewall is too soft, giving the heavier trucks wandering issues, and pushing thru corners, problems that weren't there prior to their tires being changed. So take that FWIW...

Jeepless · Oct 13, 2010

zukkev said:
I dunno what the hell to do when the time comes!!!:redneck:
Seems every tire you read the reviews, SOMEONE has a bitch about them...some were way worse than others. I did read quite a few reviews on the Duratrac....and it seems for the heavier Diesel rigs, they are too squishy for those that run their trucks alot ....sidewall is too soft, giving the heavier trucks wandering issues, and pushing thru corners, problems that weren't there prior to their tires being changed. So take that FWIW...

So not much will change with mine if I do put these on it. Guess I should get busy, the snow is going to fly soon...:redneck:

Avanteone · Oct 13, 2010

FWIW, I've got two customers who have a few thousand miles on their Duratrac's now, both switched from Toyo MT's. One on 2500 Ram diesel and one on Super Duty diesel. Both report quieter ride, better road manners, and better handling.

John

Jeepless · Dec 3, 2010

Alright, I went with the duratracs. So far so good, its only been a few days but the ride nice. My only complaint thus far is the fact that on a dually I will need to add some spacers to eliminate any buldge issues when loaded heavy...265 75 16 e

Yes I read what the wide was, however I didn't account for the extra side luggs these have and I don't think there posted measurements do either.:eeek:

zukkev · Dec 3, 2010

Pic of the distance between inboard/outboard tires???:corn:

Jeepless · Dec 15, 2010

Close you eyes...now imagine 1/2"-3/4" with side lugs consuming the gap between the tires. :redneck:

zukkev · Dec 15, 2010

Jeepless said:
Close you eyes...now imagine 1/2"-3/4" with side lugs consuming the gap between the tires. :redneck:

:fawkdancesmiley:

Jeepless · Dec 15, 2010

Here is a picture of the distance from the top. Unloaded its not much different at the bulge.:eeek:

TreeClimber · Dec 15, 2010

I don't think it'll hurt anything if they were to rub. It's not like they're rotating at different RPM, they're bolted together. About the ony thing I can fathom is if a sharp object (rock) got pinched in the gap, I supposed it could chafe enough to cause a leak..... but I think that's not likely.

On another subject, I had a slight clearance issue with my TJ's coils and the beadlocks I got from Trailready. Jeff cut me a spacer out of some leftover 1/2 aluminum stock. You might try something like this between the inner & outer wheels.

Jeepasaurusrex · Dec 15, 2010

We have a program on the CNC burn table at work. I could possibly burn some spacers out of steel to put some space between the wheels. Would need to know the lug pattern, and hole size in the middle.

Lucky Jeff · Dec 15, 2010

TreeClimber said:
I don't think it'll hurt anything if they were to rub. It's not like they're rotating at different RPM, they're bolted together. About the ony thing I can fathom is if a sharp object (rock) got pinched in the gap, I supposed it could chafe enough to cause a leak..... but I think that's not likely.

On another subject, I had a slight clearance issue with my TJ's coils and the beadlocks I got from Trailready. Jeff cut me a spacer out of some leftover 1/2 aluminum stock. You might try something like this between the inner & outer wheels.

it's not rotational rubbing, it's the two touching. any given part of the tire hits then lets go, then hits again as it goes around and around. It causes friction and heats up, then when you hit a bump it's even worse.

Jeepless · Dec 15, 2010

Jeepasaurusrex said:
We have a program on the CNC burn table at work. I could possibly burn some spacers out of steel to put some space between the wheels. Would need to know the lug pattern, and hole size in the middle.

They make plenty of spacers out there just for this. I appreciate the offer though.

Lucky Jeff said:
it's not rotational rubbing, it's the two touching. any given part of the tire hits then lets go, then hits again as it goes around and around. It causes friction and heats up, then when you hit a bump it's even worse.

"egg sack lee" As they heat up I imagine premature wear of the side walls causing possible failure (blow out maybe):shrug:. I am going to toss 1/4" or 1/2" spacers in there. If it still too close, 1 1/2" will take care of it.:redneck:

zukkev · Dec 16, 2010

Good rule of thumb is 3/4 to 1" of space between...Yeah, under most circumstances, the space currently shouldn't be an issue---but loaded, yeah, I'd be a little concerned....over time for sure....