large load rated tires

[Pooge]

Hey folks, i know this has been gone over before, and I did a search and some research, answered some questions, but i have another. This is my first tow rig and im still learning, so i appreciate the help. Its a 99 F350 PSD SRW.

Im looking to put a 4" lift on the truck and run a tire somewhere in the 35" range. I will be running an aftermarket rim, so im not sure on size yet of rim. Anyhow, This truck will be doign some fairly heavy towing (hitch, not gooseneck or anything) and im about to build a house, so you can count on heavy loads in the bed (crete, shingles etc.) I also do a little roofing on the side, so plenty of shingles :) This is not daily, but certainately monthly it will be hauling a big load, so i dont want to screw around. It will be regularly towing a trailered Nissan with SAS and V8, loaded with gear, or a race car.

anyway, im looking to figure out a nice tire that is not just a street tire, like the firestones on it now, They are great, rough ride, but they can haul, thats what matters. I want to do the lift, and run a bigger set, preferably something like a BFG A/T, but it has to be able to handle some pretty heavy loads. (12K GVW trailer, couple pallets of shingles) Any recomendations? Money is a bit of an issue, but im willing to spend more money for whats right for the truck.

Thanks for the help guys.

Doug

edit: to fix gramatical errors caused by fat fingers

[Norm]

I'm not a big fan of lifted tow rigs, if you have a auto better put in a big cooler.

They make load range D tires up to 38", and I think Load range E's up to ~34".

Toyo and BFG would be on my list.

[Pooge]

THanks norm, im running a 6 speed with plenty of power mods to accomidate a couple size bigger tires :)

Anyone else have and specifics? anyone in the same boat?

Doug

[Mechanos]

Another vote for "lift the trail rig, leave the tow rig alone"..... unless you're compensating for something. :flipoff2: :laughing: :flipoff2:

[TEX]

im about to build a house, so you can count on heavy loads in the bed (crete, shingles etc.) I also do a little roofing on the side, so plenty of shingles :)

Dude, you do know they'll deliver all that stuff, right?


TEX

[Pooge]

Thanks Tex, i know they will deliver, but then i have to pay tax, this way i can buy in NH and install in VT on Jobs without the tax!.... :flipoff2:

Thanks for the votes Fellas, but its not a poll :flipoff2: nothing to make up for, just like to be up high, better oxegen :D and i like to have a nice looking rig, notive i asked for a good on-road, offroad tire? not that im gonna wheel it, but it will see camping trips and such where a little extra tire and clearence would be nice...

Doug

[70~K5]

On the '06s you can get optional 20" rims with a 34.1" tall tire. they clear without a lift and are rated for 3470 lbs per tire.

[pcorssmit]

If you are going to stay with a 16" rim, a 315/75LT16 is basically a 35 x 12.50. They are commonly load range D, and the weight rating is similar to a 245 or 265 load range E. I would go with a 10" wide rim, if you are going to switch, but I do know guys running them on the stock 8's. FWIW I've been happy with my Big-O XT's, they are sort of a mild mud tire.

Pete

[HeyBeerMan]

Have you looked into Ricksons?



Ricksons (http://www.ricksontruck.com/why_195s.html)

[Pooge]

thanks for the info guys, Im thinking as long as i have 3K lbs per tire that should handle anything im gonna haul in the truck and enough for what i might trailer i WOULD THINK since its not directly over the wheels.... correct me if im wronge....

I like those Ricksons, but a bit too far up price wise for me i think, not sure i can affor $200+ per rim and per tire!

Thanks

Doug

[brian4wd]

Just remember that with a 4" lift plus additional tire height that you have to lift said load items that much higher.....

My '00 CTD with stock suspension and 315s is high enough..... For the dirt bikes, the 5th wheel, the 3000 lbs of busted up concrete, etc.

Brian

[Pooge]

Just remember that with a 4" lift plus additional tire height that you have to lift said load items that much higher.....

My '00 CTD with stock suspension and 315s is high enough..... For the dirt bikes, the 5th wheel, the 3000 lbs of busted up concrete, etc.

Brian

oh yah, well aware, 99% of the time its getting loaded on with a forklift, and i have a loading dock on my property :) Drive the tractor on the dock, load up the bucket, or if its light enough per piece just lift it with the forks

Doug