dedicated front tires?

Fastshivy · 01-01-2013, 01:24 PM

Ok thinking out loud here....I am currently running 245 75 16 on my dually

The back has plenty of traction, but the front is a little weak. I live in the mountains and set off the abs at least once a week under 20mph. I do pull a 12ft dump trailer (2tons empty) and frequently pull 12K mostly 10 or so miles.....lots of gravel and clay roads. What kind of issues would i get in to with abs 4wd etc by running say an 18in rim with a wider tire on the front. I would leave the rear alone for now due to money constraints...Truck is a work truck with a service body so appearance plays a role but not huge. Thoughts
???

js05sierrahd · 01-01-2013, 01:59 PM

I would think no issue as long as the tire height remains the same. I've seen guys switch out 4 wheels on a dually and run stock steelies on the inside rears to save a buck.

Fastshivy · 01-01-2013, 02:55 PM

Thanks that is what i was thinking

js05sierrahd · 01-01-2013, 03:39 PM

Just keep in mind a wider tire is not necessarily gonna give you better traction. You may just need to switch to something with a bit more meat. If its snow: skinny is better, sand, wide with soft sidewalls, etc . It's really gonna matter where you drive.

Elvenhome21 · 01-01-2013, 03:46 PM

245 is a good size, just go with a aggressive tread tire

bubblebutt · 01-01-2013, 03:49 PM

ABS: looks for speed difference , very closely so rotating speed of sensors has to stay they same x 4 corners, if it see's a sensor or two turning slower during braking it will think it's skidding and will apply ABS,

4X4 : touch more leaniant butt the bigger the differance = more strain on system...

P.S.>> some sports cars run diff sizes front and rear , but that's preprogrammed into system,

6dot6 · 01-01-2013, 04:26 PM

can we run a 245 on our stockers without a spacer?

Fastshivy · 01-01-2013, 07:50 PM

I use a 2" adapter on the rear otherwise tires rub. Tried a 1/2in spacer but studs were too short

bubblebutt · 01-01-2013, 07:51 PM

i use 2"

01-01-2013, 01:24 PM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
Fastshivy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Young Harris GA Posts: 128	dedicated front tires? Ok thinking out loud here....I am currently running 245 75 16 on my dually The back has plenty of traction, but the front is a little weak. I live in the mountains and set off the abs at least once a week under 20mph. I do pull a 12ft dump trailer (2tons empty) and frequently pull 12K mostly 10 or so miles.....lots of gravel and clay roads. What kind of issues would i get in to with abs 4wd etc by running say an 18in rim with a wider tire on the front. I would leave the rear alone for now due to money constraints...Truck is a work truck with a service body so appearance plays a role but not huge. Thoughts ??? __________________ 2002 Silverado 3500 lb7 4wd 180K Knapheide service body Airdog 2 165

01-01-2013, 01:59 PM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
js05sierrahd Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Highland Lakes, NJ Posts: 446	I would think no issue as long as the tire height remains the same. I've seen guys switch out 4 wheels on a dually and run stock steelies on the inside rears to save a buck. __________________ 2005 GMC 2500HD • 4x4 • Duramax • Allison • Denali Style Grill • 285/55R20 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Black/Machined XD Hoss -12 Offset • MBRP 4" Stainless Turbo Back • Diamond Eye Turbo Direct Pipe • LBZ Mouthpiece • EGR Blocked & Cooler Bypassed • PPE Standard Level 4 • Autometer Cobalt Boost Gauge • EDGE Insight CTS w/ EGT Probe • Head Gaskets & Studs @ 145,000 MILES Check out some pics HERE HERE

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Fastshivy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Young Harris GA Posts: 128	Thanks that is what i was thinking __________________ 2002 Silverado 3500 lb7 4wd 180K Knapheide service body Airdog 2 165

01-01-2013, 03:39 PM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
js05sierrahd Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Highland Lakes, NJ Posts: 446	Just keep in mind a wider tire is not necessarily gonna give you better traction. You may just need to switch to something with a bit more meat. If its snow: skinny is better, sand, wide with soft sidewalls, etc . It's really gonna matter where you drive. __________________ 2005 GMC 2500HD • 4x4 • Duramax • Allison • Denali Style Grill • 285/55R20 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Black/Machined XD Hoss -12 Offset • MBRP 4" Stainless Turbo Back • Diamond Eye Turbo Direct Pipe • LBZ Mouthpiece • EGR Blocked & Cooler Bypassed • PPE Standard Level 4 • Autometer Cobalt Boost Gauge • EDGE Insight CTS w/ EGT Probe • Head Gaskets & Studs @ 145,000 MILES Check out some pics HERE HERE

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bubblebutt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 717	ABS: looks for speed difference , very closely so rotating speed of sensors has to stay they same x 4 corners, if it see's a sensor or two turning slower during braking it will think it's skidding and will apply ABS, 4X4 : touch more leaniant butt the bigger the differance = more strain on system... P.S.>> some sports cars run diff sizes front and rear , but that's preprogrammed into system, __________________ 2008 GMC Dually LMM 6" lift 285/75R17 "E" TOYO M/T Banks intake/DPFdelete with MBRP exhaust PPE Hot Race tuner / TransGo Jr. / Pillar gauges JVC - DVD/Nav system & Back up camera/2500w inverter/ 55w reverse lamps/Amber strobe lights X4 corners front hidden hitch/rear hitch/turn over ball 5th wheel hitch/custom grille DRW # 101

01-01-2013, 03:46 PM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
Elvenhome21 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sheboygan, WI Posts: 55	245 is a good size, just go with a aggressive tread tire

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6dot6 DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: jackson,nj Posts: 2,061	can we run a 245 on our stockers without a spacer? __________________ - 2010 GMC sierra dually SLT CC - sdp twins,60 overs, efi by rob, trac bars built trans/ suncoast 1058 converter djm 3/5, sleeves and braces, 5inch straight pipe cts insight, ad2 165, 1pc shaft, reroute airbags, bt lockbox thanks to: Bigdipper, ATP, BT Dieselworks, Blackout Performance time to beat: 12.60 @ 108

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Fastshivy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Young Harris GA Posts: 128	I use a 2" adapter on the rear otherwise tires rub. Tried a 1/2in spacer but studs were too short __________________ 2002 Silverado 3500 lb7 4wd 180K Knapheide service body Airdog 2 165

01-01-2013, 07:51 PM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
bubblebutt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 717	i use 2" __________________ 2008 GMC Dually LMM 6" lift 285/75R17 "E" TOYO M/T Banks intake/DPFdelete with MBRP exhaust PPE Hot Race tuner / TransGo Jr. / Pillar gauges JVC - DVD/Nav system & Back up camera/2500w inverter/ 55w reverse lamps/Amber strobe lights X4 corners front hidden hitch/rear hitch/turn over ball 5th wheel hitch/custom grille DRW # 101

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