Cool thread Ladies. I have 2 trucks, a 1997
Chevy 3500 HD Dump Truck, Turbo Diesel, that is rated to haul 10,000lbs and
many times with stone has been way over the load limit. The truck has 79K
miles on the original tires and i bet it could go to 100K (Factory
Goodyear Tubeless Radial).
Why did i get so far on these tires? 2
reasons #1 I rotate the tires every 6 months using my spare in the
equation. Also i keep a check on the tire pressure. Also, and i
almost forgot, i try not to hit the curb when i park.
My Gentleman Jim P/U is a 1996 Chevy 4X4 with a
Vortec Motor that hauls an alumnium gooseneck 2 horse trailer. The truck
has the rating of a 3/4 ton. The alumnium rims are NOT stock and are wider
than specified and i'm on the second set at also 77K miles. The tires go
thru the same rotation and pressure checks.
Why did 1 truck that hauls serious weight go
further than a truck that rarely hauls on its tires?
I'm not an expert
on anything, but my reasoning is 1 its factory specified and the other
ain't. Follow the Factories recomendations, check your air pressure,
rotate your tires and DON'T hit them curbs.
