With the introduction of our brand new HyperTrail series of Truck and SUV wheels we have seen an influx of more and more questions regarding tires on Truck wheels. In this FAQ we get with Chuck Converse from Milestar Tires to help answer some of these questions. We normally can and will answer questions regarding tires but it at the end of the day we are wheel professionals and not tire professionals. Thanks to Chuck and Milestar we get the answers straight from the tire professionals!
Question #1:
Q: Will I need a lift kit to run a size such as a 37″ tire?
A: You will need to know two things, the minimum backspacing requirement and that will be listed by the lift kit company. We list of our backspacing specs on our website. The lift kit company should also list the proper tire size for their lift kit.
Question #2
Q: I want to use a taller tire, do I still have to maintain overall rolling diameter?
A: You should always look to maintain your rolling diameter to avoid issues with internal systems such as ABS and speedometer reading. When looking at a tire that will not align with your factory overall rolling diameter, you are going to want to look for scanners or tuners that can recalibrate your readings to ensure all of your systems are working and reading properly.
Question #3
Q: Can I use an aggressive off-road tire for street use?
Chuck’s Answer: It will come down to personal preference. You can really use any tire you would like on the street, it may not be the most comfortable option but if that is your preference and you can live with it then go for it.
Question #4
Q: What are “ply ratings”
Chuck’s Answer: As you go up in ply ratings your sidewall is going to get stiffer. With off-roading you would normally air down tire pressure so going up in ply rating will allow for better handling and traction off road.
Question #5
Q: How does tire size affect performance and handling?
Chuck’s Answer: As you go up in tire size you go up in weight. The extra rolling mass will affect your fuel economy, handling and adds more stress on your suspension.
Question #6
Q: When does too much tire actually become TOO much tire?
Chuck’s Answer: When the tire starts to affect your road characteristics or maintenance of your vehicle ie. turning or rubbing.
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