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Archive for August, 2009
Tube type to tubeless 1
Posted by coleman from brighton, CO, US on August 30, 2009
What is the tubeless size for a 9.00x20
The diameter and overall width of the 9.00-20 is very close to the 10-22.5 tubeles tire. You need to check the load requirements to determine the load range you will need.
Proper Tire Pressure Method
Posted by Guy from Yuba City, CA, US on August 25, 2009
The issue of tire pressures seem to come up time and time again. The question is; are we suppose to use the tire pressure recommendations on the tire or the label on the door jamb? I drive fire trucks that are always loaded with equipment.
The loads and inflations shown on the sidewall of the tire are the maximum loads and inflation pressures when the tire is used as a single tire or as one tire in a dual configuration. The proper inflation pressure can only be determined if the axle loads are measured when the truck is fully loaded (divide the axle load by the number of tires/wheels on that axle). If you are not overloading the vehicle in any way, the inflation pressures shown on the placard are what you should do. If you are underloading the vehicle, it may be possible to lower the inflation presures to match the load.
Tire pressure 1
Posted by Gregory from College Station, TX, US on August 22, 2009
What pressure are the tires of a fire truck should be set at? What I mean is, if the truck manufacture states that the tire pressure should be like 95 psi because of the gvw, But the tire states on the side max pressure is 120 psi. What do we set the psi of the tire to? Greg J. CSFD Texas.
The pressure that the tires should be running is dependant on the tire size you are using and the weight that is being carried by each tires. Load the truck up with it's maximum weight and have it weighed, by axle. Divide the axle weights by the number of tires on each axle. You can use load inflation pressures published by all tire companies to determing the inflations pressure required to carry the load on each tire.
Which Tire?
Posted by Teddy from Kitts Hill, OH, US on August 20, 2009
I have an FL70 (Business Class Freightliner) that I tow a 50 foot toy hauler trailer with. I go on highway and off road. I do not drive in snow or ice and I only drive 20,000 miles per year. I bought my truck used with G357 tires. I want steering stability. Since I am not a long hauler I do not know what will work best. What do you recommend?
You do not mention a tire size but, assuming that one of the 4 most popular, long haul tire sizes is what you use, I strongly recommend our G395 LHS with Fuel Max.
nitrogen filled tires
Posted by john from baldwin, NY, DZ on August 20, 2009
Does goodyear recomend filling their commercial truck tires with nitrogen and does it affect their warranty?
We neither recommend or discourage anyone from using nitrogen but, using it does not effect the warranty.