Are There "Steer Tires" For The Front Wheels of a 3500 Dually?

[Timsdually]

As mentioned, Thuren alignment specs, most importantly just about ZERO toe-in. You may have to shop around to find a shop who will use other than factory specs.

As to tires, Bridgestone Duravis R500 are a closed shoulder design, and are about as good as you'll get.

This is what I did too. Very happy with the Duravis tires.

 

[Goose55]

This is what I did too. Very happy with the Duravis tires.

My thoughts are that with these Bridgestorne Duravis being such phenomenally good tires, one might bump up the pressure in front, from 80 to 90 psi,... to reduce rolling resistance even more. Squeezing out another mile or so from a gallon of diesel.

 

[Wadejesu]

I chose another route, got rid of 4 inch spacers on front axle and installed 2 inch offset AR wheels with Coopers. I rotate fronts and rears left to right about 5K. no issues, steers good, tire wear is normal if not better. I think the factory front spacers with offset wheels is a feeble setup and hard to keep in alignment.

 

[tjfdesmo]

My thoughts are that with these Bridgestorne Duravis being such phenomenally good tires, one might bump up the pressure in front, from 80 to 90 psi,... to reduce rolling resistance even more. Squeezing out another mile or so from a gallon of diesel.

Overinflation is not a sound strategy.

 

[Goose55]

Overinflation is not a sound strategy.

Front tires on the Cummins 3500 bear a lot of weight.

 

[tjfdesmo]

Front tires on the Cummins 3500 bear a lot of weight.

Please, print out the manufacturer's data sheet for the tires, and refer to the load/pressure tables. 80 psi is the max cold pressure per Bridgestone. They will carry 3042 lbs per tire as singles at 80 psi cold. Overinflation is not a wise strategy.

 

[Goose55]

Please, print out the manufacturer's data sheet for the tires, and refer to the load/pressure tables. 80 psi is the max cold pressure per Bridgestone. They will carry 3042 lbs per tire as singles at 80 psi cold. Overinflation is not a wise strategy.

there is very little difference between 80 and 90 psi

 

[tjfdesmo]

12.5% beyond the manufacturer's MAXIMUM cold rating on the sidewall.

 

[Goose55]

12.5% beyond the manufacturer's MAXIMUM cold rating on the sidewall.

Wow. 12.5 %. That sounds dangerous.

 

[06 Dodge]

Front tires on the Cummins 3500 bear a lot of weight.

My 2500 CTD tips the scale empty around 5000 so your 3500 should only be a few hundred pounds heaver....