LT tires

farmermj2 · 04-05-2007, 06:11 PM

Say has anyone used bandag recapped tires, I have a ram3500, I'm hard on tires. I usually tow heavy loads, horse trailers, etc. ? These LT235/80R17 tires are alot of nickles and dimes.

joeydeherrera54 · 04-05-2007, 07:21 PM

ive had them on a truck i bought and i wouldnt get them i was driving down the interstate and the treat just fell off causing a lot of damage to the bed of my truck. the tires were in good condition still to

junior3382 · 04-05-2007, 07:34 PM

re-treads have a lower heat resistance then standard, and hence the reason we see so many on the side of the road on the freeway. When you are hauling there is a lot of stress on the tires,(with more weight) therefore increasing heat. The lower cost really doesn't outweigh the risk. i would stick with the standard treads.

bradrhale · 04-09-2007, 06:49 AM

no way i would use recaps for steering axle tires. if you live in a hot climate and travel alot, i do not believe i would use them there either. i use virgins on everything around here but do have a couple of recaps that i use as spares.

Tucker Oil · 04-24-2007, 11:26 AM

the recaps would be alright if you did a lot of intown slow driving but towing like you do I would say that you need to keep using the best tire you can afford!

04-05-2007, 06:11 PM	#1
farmermj2 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	LT tires Say has anyone used bandag recapped tires, I have a ram3500, I'm hard on tires. I usually tow heavy loads, horse trailers, etc. ? These LT235/80R17 tires are alot of nickles and dimes.

04-05-2007, 07:34 PM	#3
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Posts: 3,170	re-treads have a lower heat resistance then standard, and hence the reason we see so many on the side of the road on the freeway. When you are hauling there is a lot of stress on the tires,(with more weight) therefore increasing heat. The lower cost really doesn't outweigh the risk. i would stick with the standard treads. __________________ *The Blazer is dead, so I pumped her with lead, laid her to bed, and bought a FORD instead!*

04-24-2007, 11:26 AM	#5
Tucker Oil Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 50	the recaps would be alright if you did a lot of intown slow driving but towing like you do I would say that you need to keep using the best tire you can afford! __________________ 2000 dodge 3500 w/cummins turbo diesel, suncaost tranny, hrvp44, 110 hp injectors, AFE intake, mbrp 5", and Amsoil through out!! www.lubedealer.com/btucker mods thanks to www.dieselnut.com

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04-05-2007, 07:21 PM	#2
joeydeherrera54 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: grand junction colorado Posts: 79	ive had them on a truck i bought and i wouldnt get them i was driving down the interstate and the treat just fell off causing a lot of damage to the bed of my truck. the tires were in good condition still to

04-09-2007, 06:49 AM	#4
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	no way i would use recaps for steering axle tires. if you live in a hot climate and travel alot, i do not believe i would use them there either. i use virgins on everything around here but do have a couple of recaps that i use as spares.