New Wheels and Tires, with pictures!

foxhead · 12-16-2011, 10:44 AM

While going through my hub debacle, I realized how lightweight the tires looked and felt.. And with my upcoming trip to Disney World, and the long drive involved, I just was not comfortable with the current tires.

Well, I bit the bullet and bought new wheels and tires. I had to buy wheels, because I upgraded to a 16" tire/wheel. I am now running LT225/75/16E tires. I also bought the most heavy duty LT, yes, LT tire I could find. I did not want an ST tire ever again, after reading the horror stories and the minimal DOT testing for them.

The wheel is a 16x7 Hi-Spec Black series 06 Aluminum wheel rated for 3200lbs and 85psi. The Bridgestone R250, is a severe commercial duty tire. It is beyond heavy duty and the pictures do not do it justice.

Duravis R250: Bridgestone Tires

The difference is unbelievable. I went from a 28lbs tire, to a 51lbs tire (just the tire) The construction of the new tire is amazing, and IMO worth every penny.

Again, I didn't want to spend the money, but my family and our safety is worth it. Changing a tire on the side of I-95 is not my idea of safe, nor fun. Plus I didn't need a hole in the floor or worse, damage to the trailer if they were to come apart.

I have only two pics because it was getting dark. And, I was only able to install 3 of them, because I am waiting on my hub to come in..

See the pics below..
John

rkswyo · 12-16-2011, 12:32 PM

I'll bet you won't have to worry about those. Looks good. Did your overtall diameter change much?

foxhead · 12-16-2011, 12:52 PM

Overall diameter changed 0.9". There were no issues with fitment..

John

wayne anthony · 12-16-2011, 03:49 PM

On my aluminum wheels, the lug nuts are in counterbores. If yours are the same, make sure your lug wrench will fit in the counterbores as I had to grind the O. D. of the lug wrench to make it fit. WEayne

foxhead · 12-16-2011, 04:02 PM

Good thinking. I will check that for sure now..

I did have to use a standard, non-impact socket ...

Thanks!
John

BubbaTex · 12-16-2011, 04:09 PM

Great looking wheels and tires. Now you have me thinking about spending more money. I need your address so I know where to send my wife when she finds out what you have done

foxhead · 12-16-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaTex

Great looking wheels and tires. Now you have me thinking about spending more money. I need your address so I know where to send my wife when she finds out what you have done

Thanks! I have one of my own that is still on the fence about the whole deal....

Sgt. Schultz · 12-16-2011, 07:25 PM

John those look sharp.
Not to be a downer but please be aware that increasing the un-sprung weight at the trailer axles may cause a decrease in braking strength for the trailer - Unsprung mass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - should be of no consequence as long as you adjust your trailer brake controller

foxhead · 12-16-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sreddy

John those look sharp.
Not to be a downer but please be aware that increasing the un-sprung weight at the trailer axles may cause a decrease in braking strength for the trailer - Unsprung mass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - should be of no consequence as long as you adjust your trailer brake controller

Thanks. I figured it would be different. My plan is a test run before the trip to adjust for the new wheels/tires.

Thanks sincerely for the advice.
John

M109Rrider · 12-16-2011, 09:05 PM

Those wheels are sharp. Remind me of aftermarket truck wheels. How much did the rubber set you back if you don't mind me asking?

teamgl · 12-16-2011, 10:00 PM

New tires/wheels == $$$
Easy towing == Wise
Safe Family == PRICELESS

Nice! like the new tires and they are superior to stock!

Darren

foxhead · 12-17-2011, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M109Rrider

Those wheels are sharp. Remind me of aftermarket truck wheels. How much did the rubber set you back if you don't mind me asking?

I shopped around, but ended up at a friend's local tire shop. They were expensive, but I wanted the best, so I wouldn't have to worry.

Now sit down....

They were right at 200 a tire. My wallet still is burning, but I am no longer worried each time I go out waiting on a blowout ...

John

foxhead · 12-17-2011, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamgl

New tires/wheels == $$$
Easy towing == Wise
Safe Family == PRICELESS

Nice! like the new tires and they are superior to stock!

Darren

Thanks!
That's exactly how I feel..
John

HAARubicon · 12-17-2011, 08:31 AM

That looks really good, and trustme, between myself and my father in-law we have have our fair share trailer damage due to "trailer tire" blowouts.

Question: I really like the 15" wheels that came on mine, are the LT tires available in 15" wheel size, seems like everything is p-metrics.

and,

are those "D" or "E" rated on the loading.

foxhead · 12-17-2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAARubicon

That looks really good, and trustme, between myself and my father in-law we have have our fair share trailer damage due to "trailer tire" blowouts.

Question: I really like the 15" wheels that came on mine, are the LT tires available in 15" wheel size, seems like everything is p-metrics.

and,

are those "D" or "E" rated on the loading.

Thanks!

Unfortunately, after extensive research, I could not find a tire that would be any better than what I had in a 15" size. That is why I had to upgrade the wheels too. I like my OEM aluminum wheels, but no tire could come close to these in a 15".

They are E rated.

John

lindy · 12-17-2011, 09:31 AM

foxhead love the tires, I know it's a bit to ask but if you could drop a line after 2-3 years as to how the tires are still doing, and what mileage you've put on them it's be great to kown this too.

HAARubicon · 12-17-2011, 11:24 AM

Thanks Foxhead, a quick run thru the manufacturers and all I could locate is a 6ply C rated tire for a 15" wheel, not sure thats any better.

foxhead · 12-17-2011, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindy

foxhead love the tires, I know it's a bit to ask but if you could drop a line after 2-3 years as to how the tires are still doing, and what mileage you've put on them it's be great to kown this too.

I can do that ...

foxhead · 12-17-2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAARubicon

Thanks Foxhead, a quick run thru the manufacturers and all I could locate is a 6ply C rated tire for a 15" wheel, not sure thats any better.

Not in my opinion... that's why I went to a 16" wheel. It really opened up the options.

John

SaskCampers · 12-17-2011, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAARubicon

Thanks Foxhead, a quick run thru the manufacturers and all I could locate is a 6ply C rated tire for a 15" wheel, not sure thats any better.

Not true at all.

Maxxis:M8008 ST Radial pn: TL15713000 225/75R15 10 Ply 2830lb at 80psi. Also available in 6 or 8 ply.

Goodyear: Marathon 225/75R15 LR D 2540lbs at 65psi.

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