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Conference noted::equitation

Title:	Equine Notes Conference
Notice:	Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151
Moderator:	MTADMS::COBURNIO

Created:	Tue Feb 11 1986
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2080
Total number of notes:	22383

520.0. "Truck Tires" by KEATON::FOX (A momentary lapse of reason... PF) Fri Feb 19 1988 20:03

    Okay, I know that this CARBUFFS or whatever might be a better place
    to put this question but I figured I'd ask all the horsey experts
    here too!
    
    I am starting to look for new tires for my truck. I have a 1987
    Chevy C10 pickup (2 WD). It is a heavy 1/2 ton with HD suspension,
    etc. The tire size is LT23575R15. Now, what I'd like to know is,
    do you have preferences for certain tire brands, etc. for hauling
    a trailer? I haul a 2 horse trailer and I use it all year round
    (therefore, mud and snow traction is important!) I think I'd like
    all weather radials still but someone has suggested putting regular
    radials in front and snow radials in back. Any comments on that
    suggestion?
    
    Any and all comments are appreciated!
    
    Also, tire manufacturers which people like/dislike for whatever
    reason?
    
    Thanks in advance for any info,
    
    Linda

T.R	Title	User	Date	Lines
520.1	I'm looking for tire info too	MIST::BACKSTROM	`Sat Feb 20 1988 01:50`	17
	I've got an F-250 with stock P235/85R16. These tires are 10 ply and good for hauling on the highway. I'm still looking for a wider tire that's good for backcountry hauling. Thought about the Goodyear Wranger AT, but they only go to Class C (6 ply). Camper, hay and trailer weight quickly go beyond the C rating. Summer is comming and I need better tires then my passenger p/metrics to go horse camping. I can help with one of your questions Linda, Stay away from Firestone tires. I've known several people that had a tire disintegrate while hauling. One friend had Firestone replace the tire and rim and had the fender bodyworked, nocharge. The replacement tire had a blowout several months later. Tire suggestions anyone? Larry.
520.2		SCOMAN::ROCK	`Tue Feb 23 1988 19:49`	20
	I DO KNOW IF THIS IS ANY HELP, BUT I HAVE A CHEVY 4X4 HEAVY DUTY. I USE DURING THE WINTER ALL TERRAIN TIRES ( MUD/SNOW). I WILL CHECK THE MAKE AND PLY TONIGHT FOR YOU. THEY ARE LOUD ON THE ROADS BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS IN THE LAST 14 YEARS WITH PULLING BLOW OUTS, ETC. I FIND THAT I USUALLY CAN GET AT LEASE THREE WINTERS OUT OF THESE TIRES. DURRING THE SUMMER, (GOOD WEATHER) I HAVE WIDDER MAGS AND TIRES I PUT ON MY TRUCK. I BUY WHAT THEY CALL "HIGHWAY" TIRES. THEY ARE WIDER SO THEY STICK TO THE ROAD WELL AND I HAVE NEVER HAD TO MUCH TROULBE OR EVER GOTTEN STUCK OFF ROAD....4-WHEELING....THESE TIRES ARE MUCH QUIETER AND I ALSO HAVE A CAMPER FOR THE BED OF MY TRUCK SO IT IS QUITE A LOAD WHEN I PUT THAT ON THE HORSE TRAILER, CAMPER, AND TWO 1200 LB. HORSES AND FEED AND MY SUPPLIES.... I WILL GET BACK TO YOU ON THE SIZES AND MAKE OF THE TIRES I USE. HAPPY TRUCKIN'..... TERRY
520.3	Tire article may help	MIST::BACKSTROM	`Wed Mar 09 1988 19:28`	15
	The April issue of 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine features three articles on tires and wheels (rims). The first article talks about treads and the tire size numbering scheme used. Also talks about tire size vs drive ratio. The second article talks about wheel and tire selection. This is a helpful article in that it describes the different way wheels are made and how to match a wheel and tire to your vehicle's GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). In addition, it talks about tire width vs wheel width and how to match them. The third article is a Buyer's Guide to Rims & Tires. Larry.