Author Topic: Semi Truck Tires (Read 3534 times)

zippo · « **on:** Jun 21, 2011, 04:48:14 PM »

Anyone ever bolt up some Semi-Truck tires for long road trips? Any luck with it? Is it worth it?

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 10:14:01 AM »

Heavy. And the ride would be very harsh. Cause they are stiff ass sidewalls.

IronClad · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 10:53:08 AM »

where you gonna get some 19.5/22.5/24.5 wheels in 6 lug ? ;P

GNasty 82 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 11:16:53 AM »

Quote from: Cheesemaker on Jun 22, 2011, 10:14:01 AM

Heavy. And the ride would be very harsh. Cause they are stiff ass sidewalls.

Not to mention that they run 100+ PSI in those tires.

46&2 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 11:26:44 AM »

Quote from: IronClad on Jun 22, 2011, 10:53:08 AM

where you gonna get some 19.5/22.5/24.5 wheels in 6 lug ? ;P

Thats what I was wondering...

zippo · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 01:09:25 PM »

I dunno, that is why I am asking, I'm looking at a cross country drive and looking for somthing that might help with milage and ride. Without destroying my good sneakers.

IronClad · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 01:13:13 PM »

You would be way better off getting some normal truck tires as they would be FARRRRRRR lighter. Aswell as ride much better

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 01:28:42 PM »

Look for some regular truck/car tires that are skinny, will fit your existing wheels, and have a very bland tread pattern.

zippo · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 01:29:54 PM »

But with 5.29's small tires are going to kill me for 36+ hours of 70+
.

88_Pathy · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 01:31:00 PM »

37in military mtrs?

IronClad · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 01:37:55 PM »

find some cheap aluminum 16.5 wheels . buy a set of these http://www.trailworthyfab.com/37x1250-16.5-Guard-Dogs.html And enjoy somthing way better than a semi tire can offer you on a normal truck. Or hell even these http://www.trailworthyfab.com/Goodyear-Tire-Radial-37x12.50R16.5-Take-Off-s.html

Here you go for adapters to even run the wheels. http://www.airbagit.com/Billet-Wheel-Adapters-Adaptors-Spacers-p/aa-6550-10-285-pt.html those prices are EACH yes EACH 289 dollars a piece. so there is 1156 bucks just to run the wheels. Now factor in the semi wheels/tires.. You could be looking at alot there unless you know someone who knows someone who knows someone type buddy deal.

Still want to run them ? lol

zippo · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 01:50:48 PM »

Wow, they look like awesome adaptors, I think it would look awesome but i agree with you! Thanks for the input. I'm looking at moving from Wa to Ga sometime over the next year and am trying tog et things in order. Moving sucks.

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 03:37:30 PM »

Quote from: zippo on Jun 22, 2011, 01:29:54 PM

But with 5.29's small tires are going to kill me for 36+ hours of 70+
.

There are some pretty mild 37s out there. You are only doing this once from what I can tell, so just use your regular tires.

zippo · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 22, 2011, 04:06:39 PM »

I will be doing several long drives coming up, Wa to Ca and back. Wa to Ga/NC/SC ish.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 23, 2011, 06:40:44 AM »

Look into some cheap steel wheels in the 16" flavor, and then look around for some decent or new cheap 255/85-16's. They are about a 35"ish, and if you can find some in a 8ply, then they won't be so heavy. They are tall and skinny, so you would have less contact patch to keep friction with the road down.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 23, 2011, 07:32:23 AM »

depends on how much long haul driving you are actually going to be doing, it might be worth it to go with a different gear ratio...

you owuldnt be using the 4wd, so jsut swap out the rear diff, until you are done with the long haul, and put the 5.29s back in

also, i would go with soem highway tread, or all season as opposed to a mud or all terrain tire

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 24, 2011, 04:16:52 AM »

If you have the stock rims or can get some or just get some 8" wide aftermarket rims and run 33 x 9.50-15" tires, should be fine with 5.29 gearing.

JoeWelder · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 30, 2011, 08:11:32 PM »

if ya got some 16.5 wheels, i know where to get a set of 4 of these for $500. %90 tread
let me know if your interested, im also in WA.

whatsayota? · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 10, 2011, 01:31:04 PM »

im thinking the suggestion of regearing is smart. go to the jy and get a set of 4.10s out of a random yota or even try to find 4.88s in a 90s 4runner, throw it only in the rear and run on some smaller cheaper tires. best and least expensive method in my eyes

junya92toy · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 11, 2011, 07:24:50 PM »

You need some 10speed bike tires.

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