14/16 ply tires are the "exact same tire"? - TruckersReport
Mar 17, 2022 · Look at the sidewall rating for weight and air pressure on a 14 ply and compare it to a 16 ply. As far as air pressure of 85 psi, he is somewhat correct as far as drive or trailer tires. There are charts that will tell you the minimum amount of air required to haul a certain weight.
16 ply vs 14 ply on steers - TruckersReport
Apr 1, 2023 · Maybe a little stiffer sidewall. I've driven trucks in the past that had 14 ply steers. Honestly if you or I hopped in 1 truck with 14's and another with 16's doubtful we'd even be able to tell the difference. It's like the guys who "check their tire pressure" with a tire thumper. You can't tell jack **** about the air pressure in a tire unless ...
12 Ply Trailer tires and MPG drop - TruckersReport
Oct 3, 2018 · So I just put on new tires all the way around my truck. I kept the truck tires at 10 ply but jumped from 10 to 12 on the trailer. From this point on, my MPG has suffered. When empty I was getting about 14-15ish MPG around 70 mph. Now I'm getting around 12ish MPG. Loaded, it drops a lot more.
Load Range H Steer Tires - TruckersReport
May 31, 2008 · This seems to be just fine for those 12,500lb axles on most trucks. Load Range H tires are rated to 6,610lbs (single) and adds up to 13,220lbs - and that matches the 13,200lb steer axle max I have. I'm sure the H rating will ride stiffer, because of the added plies, and that doesn't make me a happy camper.
14/16 ply tires are the "exact same tire"? - TruckersReport
Mar 17, 2022 · The difference between 14 ply and 16 ply is load rating. The 16 ply is made to handle more weight. And if you read the recommended air pressure on the 16 ply side wall it states 120lbs. 16ply are a good tire for steer tires and spread axles. 85lbs in a tire will cause the tire to run hotter, and effect wear. I run all my tires at 100 to 105.
17.5 trailer tire - TruckersReport
Sep 13, 2020 · 0. Look at the hump in the center of the wheel. Remove and install the tire from the side that the center bead recess is closest too. This is the center groove the bead falls in when removing the tire. This may look backword as most 22.5 come off easiest from the open side up. Changed plenty of 17.5 with spoons, taking them off the wrong side ...
Tire ply ratings | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum | #1 CDL …
Dec 21, 2008 · Therefore, a 16-ply tire had 16 actual plies of cotton cord, while a 14-ply tire only had 12 plies of cord. This enabled the 16-ply tire to be run at a higher PSI and thus carry more weight. Of course tires are no longer made with cotton cord. Modern truck tires only have one casing ply of steel.
Steer tires on trailer? | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum | #1 …
Jul 14, 2019 · 3,171. 5,774. Nov 16, 2013. Baltimore, Maryland. 0. Wespipes said: ↑. so I'm pricing out new tires for my trailer and my tire guy is recommending steer tires on my spread axle flatbed. He said they hold up better then regular ol trailer tires for spread axles.
24.5 tires, advantages vs disadvatages? - TruckersReport
Dec 13, 2018 · Always had 24.5 LP on Truck. Last trailer had 22.5 LP Current Trailer has 11R 22.5. Tempted to put aluminum wheels from old trailer w/ new 11R 22.5 On drives and buy 2 new for steers. I think Tall tires would ride better. Also currently have directional rims on Truck. Limits rotation to same side without breaking them down and remounting.
How much PSI are you running in your tires? - TruckersReport
Sep 16, 2020 · Trailer has auto inflation system set at factory@100 thought it was ok till the shoulders on my tires were worn adjusted it it as close to 110 its 112 . ive tried 100 on steer and drive ive tried 120 110 on 14 ply seems best to me