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Post by whirlwind on Feb 24, 2011 11:52:06 GMT -5
I need new tires for my Dodge Durango. Since I'll be pulling somewhere in the neighborhood of 4500 pounds, NTB told me I needed "E load" tires (10 ply, for heavier pulling). That said, they also don't stock those tires, they only stock up to T load tires (6 ply).
This is the first I've ever heard these terms. Do I really need the E load tires? I want to be safe, but I don't need overkill.
Thanks for any insight.
Whirlwind
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Post by distant75 on Feb 24, 2011 19:51:58 GMT -5
Well in my opinion you'd be good with just the stock tires. There is no need for load range "E".
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Post by safetybruce on Feb 24, 2011 20:17:16 GMT -5
I tend to agree with distant75 on the tires for your tow vehicle. I have been told that you need the higher ply tires for heavier trailers, because of the wall stress, but never heard anyone tell me I should ramp up the ply(s) on our Durango as my trailers got larger and heavier...of course I am not a tire professional, just what I have experienced. I've had to buy new tires for three of my trailers, and finally have enough new sets, that I just pull a set off what I already have and take the ones (with the right lug pattern) that will fit the newest old beater I go buy, to get it home. My Airflyte made it home with my Travelo's "borrowed shoes", since the Travelo will be quite some time before it will be reaay to "hit the road" again. All the tire places focused on trailer grade tires, and no one mentioned I should consider beefing up the ply volume on the Durango.
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Post by Nashville Ken on Mar 12, 2011 1:50:15 GMT -5
I do agree with SafetyBruce and distant75. I see no need to buy anything other than LT rated tires for the Durango. I pulled my Airflye and my 92 Palomino with my 2009 Ram 1500 (factory LT tires) with no sidewall squat or swaying whatsoever.
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Post by blueskidoo on May 20, 2011 8:51:00 GMT -5
Bias ply tires aren't for passenger vehicles. They are only for trailers. And unless you are packing your trailer very poorly, the tongue weight shouldn't be more than about 10% of your trailer weight, which is what is going on those tires. I don't recommend towing a trailer and filling every cubic inch of heavy stuff at the same time though. That can overload the tires and the suspension.
If tongue weight is of sufficient concern, a weight distribution hitch is great. I use one with built in anti-sway on my horse trailer and I love it. The trailer towed very well before the hitch, but with the hitch it doesn't get pulled around when I am passed by several tractor trailer trucks in a row, and it is easier to back up because the trailer wants to align its self with the vehicle. I can look up the brand if you are interested.
You do need to be sure your trailer has sufficient load rating when you buy tires for it.
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