Rob 1,965 Posted Thursday at 10:39 AM Share Posted Thursday at 10:39 AM I'm wanting to install new 11R-24.5 tires on my 1980 R model with 12K front axle to put the truck back into service. The current tires look good, (General Ameri-Steel) but are far too old to run. I always ran 14ply Firestone tires in the past on my rollback trucks and never had problems, but a couple tire places have stated the 16ply ratings are better? They certainly will carry more weight, but I'm not certain that is needed in this application which is grain hauling and lighter lowboy work being all local. I'm asking for opinions and experience in this arena and really will not be overweight, nor doing heavy hauling. Thanks, Rob 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to post Share on other sites
storkmack 702 Posted Thursday at 11:18 AM Share Posted Thursday at 11:18 AM You would be fine with 14 plys. Dad always has said bot to cheap out on steer tires, your life is riding on them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1,965 Posted Friday at 01:40 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 01:40 PM Thanks Brad. Ordered a pair of these to be installed. https://commercial.firestone.com/en/truck-and-bus/product/fs820 Going to install new aluminum Budd rims and chrome bumper at the same time so when the truck comes out of repaint, (red) should "stand tall". Need to get to Rockford area shortly for a new farm tractor transfer. What days are you around as I may stop in. Need to visit grand daughters as this Covid bullshit has kept us sidelined. Thanks, Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to post Share on other sites
storkmack 702 Posted Friday at 03:49 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:49 PM Those look nice. I’m down in Chicago Heights everyday. Starting plant renovations Monday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1,965 Posted Friday at 05:14 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 05:14 PM Thanks again. We'll get together sometime but I'll be through there during the normal working hours and my son has no place close to park a large truck overnight so will be a quick visit. I'll run those current General tires out on the drives where if one explodes it will be contained within the fender as they are quite stout. Sectioned far too many R model hoods over the years from a steer tire shredding to run these. As mentioned tires look good, but are several years aged, so not wanting to run them on the steer axle. Finding the ball seat rims is getting difficult too..... Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to post Share on other sites
MACKS 245 Posted Friday at 10:17 PM Share Posted Friday at 10:17 PM Those tires are pretty tall for an 11.00,I’ve been running cooper road masters @ 12.00 24.5 on my dump truck,no complaints.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1,965 Posted Saturday at 11:04 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 11:04 AM This truck has always had a "tall" stance as do my RL700 series trucks. Glad to hear your favorable review of the Cooper Roadmaster series of tires. A couple of parties I know whom ran them were not happy with their service; but as with any story, the "whole" story is not revealed. I sold and installed Cooper tires for many years when in business. I never had tire problems but those were in automotive tire sizes. I purchased "Automann" branded aluminum ball seat "Budd" rims from the local truck supply place as they say they have sold many and none returned. Just about half the price of Alcoa, or Accuride in the same 8.25X24.5 size with my shop account. Reflecting back onto the wheels display, I'm going to send the new wheels into the polish shop to have them brightened up further than production tolerances also. Aluminum tanks will also be done at the same time. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to post Share on other sites
storkmack 702 Posted Sunday at 12:17 AM Share Posted Sunday at 12:17 AM We run alot Road masters, great tire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1,965 Posted Sunday at 03:45 AM Author Share Posted Sunday at 03:45 AM Really pleased to hear positive on the RoadMaster series of tires. Up to this point I'd really heard little about them and what was related was negative. I always had good service with their automotive tires and really would like to reinvigorate my relationship with my prior wholesaler. You run them on the steers and drives? Getting ready to bring my B-61 back out and it needs the 10.00R-22 radial tires replaced citing age. They are actually new and have never been out of the shop having just about 24 feet on them, but right at 20 years old now. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to post Share on other sites
MACKS 245 Posted Sunday at 05:06 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:06 PM I run them front and back,got over 55,000 miles out of the last set,that’s pretty darn good on a dump doing asphalt and construction work.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilbur 44 Posted Monday at 11:09 AM Share Posted Monday at 11:09 AM On 1/15/2021 at 9:49 AM, storkmack said: Those look nice. I’m down in Chicago Heights everyday. Starting plant renovations Monday. Where at in the the heights? Thats where I live. Must be the steel plant off of east end 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storkmack 702 Posted Monday at 12:09 PM Share Posted Monday at 12:09 PM Ready Mix Plant NW corner of Sauk trail and State. Officially South Chicago Heights. We bought what was Miller Ready Mix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody454 173 Posted Monday at 11:48 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:48 PM 11 hours ago, storkmack said: Ready Mix Plant NW corner of Sauk trail and State. Officially South Chicago Heights. We bought what was Miller Ready Mix. hope you're driving a prius! That's a hell of a commute Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storkmack 702 Posted yesterday at 12:01 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:01 AM Prius? Oh hell no! Ram 2500 with a 6.4 Hemi. Hammer down! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilbur 44 Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago On 1/18/2021 at 6:09 AM, storkmack said: Ready Mix Plant NW corner of Sauk trail and State. Officially South Chicago Heights. We bought what was Miller Ready Mix. OK Stark redi mix What do you drive? next time I go by there I will look for ya and say hey. I always go that way on my way to M+K right down the street. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storkmack 702 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago White Ram 2500, or an Orange and white Mack! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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