Getting the Top Traction Truck Tires - A Quick Guide For Truckers

[@SmartTrucking]

Hey there, Big Strapper. So glad you took the time to check out today's upload. Are you in agreement? Do you go for the top quality tires or go for getting the best bang for the buck tire? Love to hear from you.

[@markm0000]

I trust in Yokohama front to back. The Japanese are smart they know how to make tires last. I run duals and stay home when it starts to ice over.

[@Timfield.42]

Another issue I've experienced with stupid singles vs duals, with duals each tire is skinnier, so they are more likely to push the snow out of the way and around the tire, letting you grab the pavement underneath, with singles they don't have that area between the tires to help shed some of the snow out of the way. They more just roll over the snow and pack it down creating ice.

[@bradycrane3908]

Michelin XDN2 are by far the best all around tire

[@suprestoner]

The best winter tires I've found that works for every occasion is chains. I personally think you should do a video on how to chain up. Unfortunately, 70% of people who don't know the benefits of a set of chains. I swear by jewelry, even in the mud. You will surprise yourself on just how well chains work on ice and in the mud

[@SmartTrucking]

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[@paulw3714]

This is a hot topic in Alaska right now, good topic for the season. I’m a Goodyear 282 fan myself, sipes of course. Happy Trails!

[@rd5991]

I always run Michelins on my w900.

[@Doug-gp2qw]

I drive the northern routes coast to coast. Open lug Bridgestones get a lot better traction in the snow than closed lug Bridgestones. I did start to get some cupping about 100,000 miles.

[@danielramsey1959]

I bought a 2015 Pete 579 at an auction this summer here in Alaska but all eight drivers were removed and it was singled out with rags, major new tire shortage up here, its been two months since i tried to get my last Michelin XDN 2, still back ordered. Mounted an old Bridgestone 295 22.5 on a used hub pilot rim yesterday for now.

[@robbalinski1606]

I've run the top michelin winter tires, great on ice but absolutely horrendous in snow. I bought general grabber od's and they are fantastic in deeper snow and mud. My pete pulling btrains empty or loaded never got stuck with the grabbers. Only trade off was they didn't do ice overly well (common sense less contact patch less traction) but as far as mileage winter and summer was about the same as the michelin winter tires because the grabbers were a slightly harder rubber compound. Lasted longer then the michelins as well. You want sticky tires you have no choice but to give up tire life and fuel economy.

[@fredbezemer394]

Great video Dave , I've always had run Michelin tires you get what you pay for is correct I get great wear and traction with the rubber compounds Michelin uses. If you look at some of the wrecks that happen out on the roads these days I always look at the tires they were running usually Chinese junk or worn tires. Another problem with Smartway approved tires (California) you give up some traction to get maximum rolling resistance which in heavy rain snow and ice 🧊 can be dangerous for the inexperienced new drivers this needs to be explained more to the new drivers have a great day Dave

[@carlwoodworth4539]

We run a Nokian winter tires on our log trucks awesome traction on snow and Ice they last pretty good too.

[@tob187sr]

Your knowledge will definitely help me along the way ty

[@tagalong7]

Just had 8 new continental tires put on my company truck. First time running these so we’ll see how they do.

[@SmartTrucking]

Yes, let us know how you like them. I've run Continental in the past.

[@florentinomartinez6507]

No good

[@robostyle9773]

Dirt track racers have been siping tires for years as well. Great video, thanks!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Cooper "Pro Series" LHS and LSD are the ONLY tires that I run on my tractors. I also refuse to run recap drives at all.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

I'm a company driver. I run intermodal dumps and tankers. The worst tires are Goodyear. The best are Bridgestone. I do allot of off highway scrapyards container depot's. I think open shoulder Tread like a General D450 is great. But my problem no matter the tread design Is keeping trash, metal, Rocks, out of the tread digging in etc. We're a local outfit So we run retreads and still have 10x20 tubes on some chassis. The odd ball is a bias ply 11-22.5. Question: I know a 10x20 in duals needs a 10x20 side by side.but can a 11-22.5 be beside a 11R22.5 radial.

[@datdudetheyhate4121]

Hell of a channel. Thanx again for your wisdom. Have a good one. Carlos from California

[@jimmysavage258]

Great video as always. Thanks Dave.

[@rsingh1015]

14 ply or 16 ply for drives ?

[@douglasd327]

Iron man are awesome tires!

[@michaellangdonful]

Thanks for the topic on truck tires. Everyone should always know that good traction is very important to have especially on snow and ice conditions. Hey Dave just out of curiosity are you still driving truck or have you semi retired? I’m just curious.

[@millionmiler]

I run super singles never had a problem with getting stuck and the thread depth is just as deep as duala

[@DKTires]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Ever run Toyo M 920s?

[@rickyvasquez3157]

I am running 425's in the front / and 11R in the back. I found a good deal on 10R 22.5 . Can I safely change over to all 10R in the back? speed discrepancy or fuel mileage does not concern me. Great video thank you.

[@mrcrowleyoz]

What do you do when your small company has old trucks with defects and every time you get a different truck there is something wrong with it?

[@Brararaf101]

Should steer tires always be 16 pr or is 14 ok? Plyes or w e pardon me.

[@gregcampbell5530]

Do most people balance semi tires? Where I get tires they don’t balance and I’m having issues with tires bouncing

[@ericknunez8652]

My friendi need long haul steer tires i have goodyear which i don't like they are already worn which would you recomend

[@flowergurl0575]

This is awesome info 👍🏼

[@georgewilson1184]

Someday you will own Generals

[@Rocky.vs.]

Just a quick question. Would you recommend installing steer tires in place of drive tires? Take care and stay safe!

[@MikeGalloway-j5n]

Has anybody ran Toyo m920's hear almost same tread pattern as the michelans but a little cheaper

[@wheelman1235]

Good day Smart Trucking. Perhaps you could do a video on drive axles and. rear ratios. Single vs tandem drive and gearing applications. A seldomn mentioned topic. Thank you. Trick or treat. Happy Halloween.

[@SmartTrucking]

Great idea. Added this topic to the list.

[@DarkChaos751]

I would very much would like to hear about that

[@copseverywhere5160]

Please share your experience sign of bad tire

[@rojaytownsend7819]

Dave really, I need this info a day earlier just yesterday I bought 8 tires for my drive that am not happy with. They are Bridgestone but they are 14 ply

[@feimohach]

Thanks Dave!

[@elliottmilnes7773]

UK is 1mm across 3/4 of the tyer

[@eddiepacheco7885]

What do you think about the synergy dp209 for drives?

[@manueldiaz2663]

How have those roadmasters you have on the Pete hold up?

[@sandasturner9529]

Continental tires are good for me

[@blakerobinson5233]

I had never seen a big truck without dual sets of tires at the back

[@davidvencill5937]

What’s your opinion running tires with 22.5 vs 24.5 rims

[@powshredder3716]

why didn't you talk aboot the steers?

[@aviatortrucker6198]

It ain’t happening with super singles. Those are the most dangerous tires out on the road. I don’t care how much people like them the statistics show the accidents, the damage and the expense are far greater than the benefits of ever using these things. By the way I used to know a northern truck driver that actually inserted studs into his steers. What you talked about truck tires in the 70s one of the common size was a 10.00x20. They were tube tires with Dayton spoke rims and split ring retainers. Now those are illegal. I used to repair those and because of them, the invention of the tire inflation cage was invented.

[@brotherroopteachesthebible5368]

Good advice, but not applicable in Texas.... 😂

[@florentinomartinez6507]

Yokahama

[@jeffsutton950]

Would be never run super single tires, tried them and they are crap in the winter ❄️

[@PARMYGUY]

Agree you don't want to be sliding. I work for two guy who kept putting used tires on come on guys. In this business your going to spend to make. This not the job were you just get the money. Check your tire pressures with loves tire pass 5 bucks twice a month is all you need. Proper inflation saves fuel as well as were and tear. Make sure you rotate them 6000 to 8000 mile or when you can for even wear. Also cant stand super singles but everyone has a preference. Always do a three wheel alignment to save tires also. 15,000 to 30, 000 that's it than if you see irregular wear but only need once.

[@rogerpenske2411]

Somebody had to say it, Dave: those metric leagues or English leagues?

[@brianjohnston413]

I'm about to put on all new rubber today. What's the specific brand and series for your top 3? I run the northeast highways and I'm excited to get new shoes on my feet! Also do you run recaps or simply virgin tires? Everyone's response is greatly appreciated.

[@fredbezemer394]

If its in your budget Michelin Energy D good traction and rolling resistance i run Toronto to L.A. every week and in every kind of weather and road surface a great tire in my 43 year experience

[@brianjohnston413]

Thanks Fred. I'm gonna try those out. I can afford them and cannot put a price on good traction. Priceless

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Personally, I run Coopers on all of my tractors and I REFUSE to ever buy caps. If you look closely at the drives on his Pete, you can see the Road Master name on the sidewall. Road Master is a "generic" Cooper brand.

[@dwaynekellams8592]

GOODYEAR and COOPER, buy AMERICAN, truck drivers! drivers support your Country.

[@geraldpayne8378]

Stay the hell away from retreads

[@swamprat69er]

Okay, so you shell out $8,000.oo for Michelin drive tires, but how many winters can you get out of them? maybe 2 depending on mileage? Now your cost is down to $4,000.oo for the winter. 8 grand is a small price to pay if it keeps you on the road and safe, considering the cost of a replacement truck ($175,000.oo +). Just saying.

[@benabraham9995]

Thanks Dave!