Salta’s & 35/37s?

[Treburkulosis]

I really like those wheels. I will also agree that 37s are the way to go.

 

[LeesEvoX]

if you do any serious flexing with the suspension. Dont go 37's. I have the Silver Salta wheels with Toyo AT2's in a 35.

When flexed out the tire is stuffed in the wheel well, and i didnt have much turning radius because i could hear the tires just tearing at the plastic wells

 

[Rick Ram-jet]

Another "hybrid style" tire to consider are the Kanati Trail Hogs...
They have a center tread similar to the BFG All Terrain and wider spaced mud style outer lugs and 3ply sidewalls, best of both worlds.

They are also heavily siped and snow flake rated (remember softer compounds wear a little faster) the up-side is the price makes them a bargain!

I`m on my 2ed set and love them!

 

[Grand Mesa]

if you do any serious flexing with the suspension. Dont go 37's. I have the Silver Salta wheels with Toyo AT2's in a 35.

When flexed out the tire is stuffed in the wheel well, and i didnt have much turning radius because i could hear the tires just tearing at the plastic wells

Compromise between a 35 and 37. The 36 inch 315 70R18 Toyo M/T

 

[retired]

Compromise between a 35 and 37. The 36 inch 315 70R18 Toyo M/T

I really wish the PW came with 18" wheels. the MT in 285/75-18 is another good choice and taller than most 35's.

 

[LeesEvoX]

Compromise between a 35 and 37. The 36 inch 315 70R18 Toyo M/T

I just bought these wheels... im not trying to buy more!!! lol.
(These wheels are still 17")

 

[56PW17]

Another "hybrid style" tire to consider are the Kanati Trail Hogs...
They have a center tread similar to the BFG All Terrain and wider spaced mud style outer lugs and 3ply sidewalls, best of both worlds.

They are also heavily siped and snow flake rated (remember softer compounds wear a little faster) the up-side is the price makes them a bargain!

I`m on my 2ed set and love them!

Pics ?

 

[Rick Ram-jet]

Pics ?

I am "tech challenged, lol" and don`t know how to post pics from a camera, try googling Kanati Trail Hog, their web site has some great pics plus tech/spec info.
www.greenballtires.com

 

[SeppW]

Anyone running this setup on their PW with stock suspension? I’m going from stock wheel and 285 /70 Cooper at3 xtl to the AEV wheel.

I feel like I owe it to the truck to go with 37s since the wheel is made to fit that size tire with its back spacing. I’d like to run a MT or more aggressive AT for the seasons without snow. I’ll have two sets of wheels and tires since I bought those Saltas.

any advice on a tire to go with? Needs to be E rated as I tow a lot. can you even get a 37 E rated tire?

I’m thinking I should stick with a 35 since I tow as much as I do / weight concerns.


I’m leaning toward the BFG km3 but will consider anything if it meets the specs.

Thanks guys

If you're towing heavy a lot, then I would not go any bigger than 35. 37 could be pushing it w/o a re-gear. It comes down to aesthetics or functionality. I'm running 35 Toyo CTs on Saltas.

 

[Big Cheddar]

I got my Toyo C/T's in 35 12.50R17 at Discount Tire in Grand Junction. They don't list that size on their website, but Discount had no issues finding them on their database. Had to ship them in from Texas, but then nearly everything out here on the Western Slope has to be shipped in from some distant warehouse.

Thanks Grand Mesa. I had a TPS sensor go out again. This time other side. I went to discount tire. I had them check on those Toyo's. He said : They're on Nationwide Back Order. With no estimated delivery time. They were swamped. I am going back there Friday Morning after work. I am going to place an order for them when I get there. I will wait till they come in.

 

[Scotts26]

Thanks Grand Mesa. I had a TPS sensor go out again. This time other side. I went to discount tire. I had them check on those Toyo's. He said : They're on Nationwide Back Order. With no estimated delivery time. They were swamped. I am going back there Friday Morning after work. I am going to place an order for them when I get there. I will wait till they come in.

Lots of A/T tires in our sizes are on back order right now. My brother also has a Power Wagon and replaced the factory Duratracs last week.
He wanted 35’s in Falken Wildpeak AT3W’s same as mine. National back order No ETA. Then he tried Toyos both the AT3W and C/T were both back ordered no ETA.
He ended up going with BFG KO2’s.

I read an article probably a year ago saying Falken (Sumitomo Rubber)has been really struggling meeting orders for Wildpeaks even pre COVID and has been trying to add plant capacity to meet demand. I guess them and others are still struggling.

 

[56PW17]

If I can get a set I’m still leaning towards the km3s in 35

 

[56PW17]

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[Gamedog]

For what it's worth, Discount Tire told me 35X12.50R17 Toyo CT's were on backorder when I initially reached out them too.

When I went through tirebuyer.com, they told me Discount Tire's distributors likely had these backordered, but tirebuyer had them on a FedEx truck headed my way within 2 days. FedEx did a horrible job with delivery, but the fact is, tirebuyer had them in stock, when Discount said they're backordered for months. Also, when all but 1 tire was delivered to my installer (BigO Tires), BigO was able to get me a CT in the size I needed at their shop on the same day I called them.

TL;DR: Try out other sources before settling for tires you might not have wanted to begin with. Just because ABC says they're not available, doesn't mean XYZ will tell you the same thing.

EDIT: I will also add that the tirebuyer rep I spoke to on the phone said he had something like 40 CT's in that size stocked in their nearest warehouse to me (Salt Lake)... This was in December though, so not sure how much that has changed since then.

 

[retired]

For what it's worth, Discount Tire told me 35X12.50R17 Toyo CT's were on backorder when I initially reached out them too.

When I went through tirebuyer.com, they told me Discount Tire's distributors likely had these backordered, but tirebuyer had them on a FedEx truck headed my way within 2 days. FedEx did a horrible job with delivery, but the fact is, tirebuyer had them in stock, when Discount said they're backordered for months. Also, when all but 1 tire was delivered to my installer (BigO Tires), BigO was able to get me a CT in the size I needed at their shop on the same day I called them.

TL;DR: Try out other sources before settling for tires you might not have wanted to begin with. Just because ABC says they're not available, doesn't mean XYZ will tell you the same thing.

EDIT: I will also add that the tirebuyer rep I spoke to on the phone said he had something like 40 CT's in that size stocked in their nearest warehouse to me (Salt Lake)... This was in December though, so not sure how much that has changed since then.

I had the same story with Tirebuyer when I bought a set of Toyo AT3 for my jeep in 35/11.5-17 DT said national back order. Tirebuyer should backordered but I called like at 8pm at night and they answered the phone. the rep looked and said he had them and a couple of days later I had 5 of them delivered to my local firestone dealer and mounted them for $15.99 a tire.

 

[Gamedog]

I had the same story with Tirebuyer when I bought a set of Toyo AT3 for my jeep in 35/11.5-17 DT said national back order. Tirebuyer should backordered but I called like at 8pm at night and they answered the phone. the rep looked and said he had them and a couple of days later I had 5 of them delivered to my local firestone dealer and mounted them for $15.99 a tire.

Yup. Case in point...

https://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/toyo/open-country-c-t/p/TV190002253

 

[Scotts26]

Yup. Case in point...

https://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/toyo/open-country-c-t/p/TV190002253

Now find me some Wildpeaks...Wouldn’t mind having a spare set.

 

[kmrtnsn]

Look at some of the new R/T tires that have come out, a blend of A/T and M/T. They’ll ride and wear better and be much quieter than the BFG KM3s. I just put a pair of Federal Xplora R/Ts on a trailer and am considering the Kenda 628 R/Ts for another truck.

 

[Grand Mesa]

Look at some of the new R/T tires that have come out, a blend of A/T and M/T. They’ll ride and wear better and be much quieter than the BFG KM3s. I just put a pair of Federal Xplora R/Ts on a trailer and am considering the Kenda 628 R/Ts for another truck.

The 35 12.50R17 Kenda Klever R/T Load Range E weighs 71 lbs (70.69), whereas, the BFG KM3 @ 74.4 lbs, Falken Wildpeak A/T @ 75.4 lbs, Toyo C/T and General Grabber X3 both @ 77 lbs, and Falken Wildpeak M/T @ 79.6 lbs. The 35 12.50R17 Duratrac weighs 68 pounds, but it is a 2 ply sidewall, whereas all the above have a 3 ply. There has to be some reason that all the rest are much heavier than the Kenda.

Reference:
Brand: Kenda
Model: Klever R/T
Size: 35X12.50R17
Aspect Ratio: 12.5
Inflated Diameter: 34.7
Inflated Width: 12.5
Load Index: 121
Load Range: E
Max Load Pressure: 3197@65
Ply: 10
Section Width: 35
Service Description: 121R
Sidewall: BSW
Speed Index: R
Tire Rim Diameter: 17
Tire Type: Hybrid AT/MT
Tread Depth: 20
Weight: 70.69 lbs

 

[kmrtnsn]

The 35 12.50R17 Kenda Klever R/T Load Range E weighs 71 lbs (70.69), whereas, the BFG KM3 @ 74.4 lbs, Falken Wildpeak A/T @ 75.4 lbs, Toyo C/T and General Grabber X3 both @ 77 lbs, and Falken Wildpeak M/T @ 79.6 lbs. The 35 12.50R17 Duratrac weighs 68 pounds, but it is a 2 ply sidewall, whereas all the above have a 3 ply. There has to be some reason that all the rest are much heavier than the Kenda.

Reference:
Brand: Kenda
Model: Klever R/T
Size: 35X12.50R17
Aspect Ratio: 12.5
Inflated Diameter: 34.7
Inflated Width: 12.5
Load Index: 121
Load Range: E
Max Load Pressure: 3197@65
Ply: 10
Section Width: 35
Service Description: 121R
Sidewall: BSW
Speed Index: R
Tire Rim Diameter: 17
Tire Type: Hybrid AT/MT
Tread Depth: 20
Weight: 70.69 lbs

You might want to check that shallow BFG tread depth too.