315/75/16 load range E tires - Competition Diesel.Com

zstroken · 09-09-2009, 08:39 AM

What is out there, this doesn't need to be aggressive. I just use this on my tow vehicle.

I run 285/75/16 now and my big gripe is 6th gear is just a touch too steep and my EGT's like to run around 1200 if I am running 65mph or less. If I can run 80 the EGT's are fine. So I figure with the 315 I can run 5th gear while towing and run 70 or 75 and not be turning 2900 rpm. Then when I am not towing I can use 6th gear.
Also who has mounted the 315/75 on the factory 97 chrome clad wheels(16x7").

I could also be persuaded into a D range, if the weight rating was high.

lorendiesel5.9 · 09-09-2009, 09:25 AM

I mounted 315/75s on factory 16x6 steel rims for a while. It did wear the center off a little faster but it worked fine

*Billysgoat* · 09-09-2009, 10:17 AM

A 315 is really to wide for the factory steel wheels, you are going to have lots of wobble from the sidewall if you go that route. Nitto makes a grappler that is a 295 series, about the same height but equivalent to a 34x10.50 or so. Available in E range I believe also.

zstroken · 09-09-2009, 10:28 AM

They make a 295x75 from what I have found, but only in a load range D.

kscummins · 09-09-2009, 10:35 AM

I have the Nitto 295/75's, they are a D but they are also 3415lbs/tire. I have em mounted on 16 by 8's and they work good but they're actually only 33 inches tall.

zstroken · 09-09-2009, 10:38 AM

Yea I would like a 34 inch tire, I guess putting them on a 7 inch rim would add a little height to them. How do you like the 295's? Are they terra grapplers? How are they wearing? Do you tow much with them?

kscummins · 09-09-2009, 10:46 AM

Ya, they're terra grapplers. I got em used an they're wearin ok. I tow some with em, mostly 24 ft stock trailer and they do great. I wish they would throw mud a little better but they're great on the hard ball. They also hook purdy good on the drag strip for a AT street tire.

zstroken · 09-09-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kscummins

Ya, they're terra grapplers. I got em used an they're wearin ok. I tow some with em, mostly 24 ft stock trailer and they do great. I wish they would throw mud a little better but they're great on the hard ball. They also hook purdy good on the drag strip for a AT street tire.

If I get 50,000 out of the tires I would be happy.

kscummins · 09-09-2009, 11:52 AM

Can't guess at total mileage you could expect since mine were used when I got em but I've got about 7k so far and they haven't worn too bad.

lorendiesel5.9 · 09-09-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zstroken

If I get 50,000 out of the tires I would be happy.

I got about 25k on my terra grapplers. Front ones are at about 1/2 tread and the back ones at 1/4. I should rotate them just never got inspired.

zstroken · 09-09-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lorendiesel5.9

I got about 25k on my terra grapplers. Front ones are at about 1/2 tread and the back ones at 1/4. I should rotate them just never got inspired.

Do you have any pictures of the tires on the rims??

j-rod · 09-09-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zstroken

Yea I would like a 34 inch tire, I guess putting them on a 7 inch rim would add a little height to them. How do you like the 295's? Are they terra grapplers? How are they wearing? Do you tow much with them?

They are only really about .5" larger in diameter than a 285. I'm not sure if you could get another .5" out of them to get to 34", but you might with that narrow tire.

I have 295s on my 02 and they have been pretty decent. I think they could have a little better mud or snow traction, but its not terrible. I have 33k on mine - probably could get another 7k or so out of them, but my truck is out of alignment and I wore off one of the edges of my right front tire. I haven't towed much with them.

tony597fitter · 09-09-2009, 06:01 PM

Toyo makes a 315 Open Country A/T tire.

zstroken · 09-09-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tony597fitter

Toyo makes a 315 Open Country A/T tire.

Thanks, I will take a look at them, I think I remember them being big $$$ for my cheapness.

lorendiesel5.9 · 09-09-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zstroken

Do you have any pictures of the tires on the rims??

I can take some tomorrow but the ones I have on now are 295 on 16x8 rims.

Red Sleeper · 09-10-2009, 10:11 AM

I know that Toyo makes load range E tires that are bigger like the size your looking for. Check them out.

zstroken · 09-10-2009, 10:29 AM

I did, they were like $248 each.

*Billysgoat* · 09-10-2009, 10:34 AM

look around and pick up a set of 19.5's, you can likely get into a set for under 1k wheels and all. Once you run them the only worry you'll have about weight is if you can stop the SOB or not! (<speaking from seat staining experience)

zstroken · 09-10-2009, 10:35 AM

I have kept my eye out, I missed a deal last year on some. If anybody runs accross some, hit me up.

zstroken · 09-10-2009, 11:15 AM

Where do you find some 265 19.5 tires at? Anything to stay away from?

09-09-2009, 08:39 AM	#1
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	315/75/16 load range E tires What is out there, this doesn't need to be aggressive. I just use this on my tow vehicle. I run 285/75/16 now and my big gripe is 6th gear is just a touch too steep and my EGT's like to run around 1200 if I am running 65mph or less. If I can run 80 the EGT's are fine. So I figure with the 315 I can run 5th gear while towing and run 70 or 75 and not be turning 2900 rpm. Then when I am not towing I can use 6th gear. Also who has mounted the 315/75 on the factory 97 chrome clad wheels(16x7"). I could also be persuaded into a D range, if the weight rating was high. __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!

09-09-2009, 09:25 AM	#2
lorendiesel5.9 Name: lorendiesel5.9 Title: OG Hunnybadger Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NE IA or the lower 48 Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,909	I mounted 315/75s on factory 16x6 steel rims for a while. It did wear the center off a little faster but it worked fine __________________ Rest in Peace Dex aka BFD99 6/2/12 97 #12vqclbmafia slipping auto 00 Pete 378 12.7 Detroit 10spd 03 Pete 379 6NZ Caterpillar 18spd

09-09-2009, 10:28 AM	#4
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	They make a 295x75 from what I have found, but only in a load range D. __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!

09-09-2009, 10:35 AM	#5
kscummins Name: kscummins Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Ks Member`s Gallery Posts: 149	I have the Nitto 295/75's, they are a D but they are also 3415lbs/tire. I have em mounted on 16 by 8's and they work good but they're actually only 33 inches tall. __________________ 98 12 valve QC LB Auto. slow and ugly

09-09-2009, 10:38 AM	#6
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	Yea I would like a 34 inch tire, I guess putting them on a 7 inch rim would add a little height to them. How do you like the 295's? Are they terra grapplers? How are they wearing? Do you tow much with them? __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!

09-09-2009, 10:46 AM	#7
kscummins Name: kscummins Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Ks Member`s Gallery Posts: 149	Ya, they're terra grapplers. I got em used an they're wearin ok. I tow some with em, mostly 24 ft stock trailer and they do great. I wish they would throw mud a little better but they're great on the hard ball. They also hook purdy good on the drag strip for a AT street tire. __________________ 98 12 valve QC LB Auto. slow and ugly

09-09-2009, 11:52 AM	#9
kscummins Name: kscummins Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Ks Member`s Gallery Posts: 149	Can't guess at total mileage you could expect since mine were used when I got em but I've got about 7k so far and they haven't worn too bad. __________________ 98 12 valve QC LB Auto. slow and ugly

09-09-2009, 06:01 PM	#13
tony597fitter Name: tony597fitter Title: Tax Payer Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Plainfield, IL. Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,125	Toyo makes a 315 Open Country A/T tire. __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. Proud to be a UNION Pipe Fitter Local 597 Chicago.

09-10-2009, 10:11 AM	#16
Red Sleeper Name: Red Sleeper Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lone Star State Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,595	I know that Toyo makes load range E tires that are bigger like the size your looking for. Check them out. __________________ Nick J '14 Silverado LTZ 5.3 4wd '05 Cummins QCSB 4wd 48re '91 Cummins w350 5spd

09-10-2009, 10:29 AM	#17
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	I did, they were like $248 each. __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!

09-10-2009, 10:35 AM	#19
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	I have kept my eye out, I missed a deal last year on some. If anybody runs accross some, hit me up. __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!

09-10-2009, 11:15 AM	#20
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	Where do you find some 265 19.5 tires at? Anything to stay away from? __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!