5 ton and tires

[Rocco]

What tires would you prefer on a 5 ton
15.5x20 or16.00x20??

 

[rizzo]

15.5/80- 20 ??????

what motor?

 

[Rocco]

NHC 250 cummings
And yes on the tires

 

[M1075]

Either set up should work with the right rims. What is the operating environment and application for the truck? What are you goals and objectives for changing the tires?

 

[acetomatoco]

There is no g in Cummins... and I prefer 1100 x 20 unless I am trying to emulate the USMC ACE

 

[rizzo]

I prefer a wider tire for traction and floatation. The 1600s are not that much wider than the 15.5s. I would say 1600's unless your going to do alot of hauling weight or towing. I don't see a ton of difference between the two. I wonder which tire would put you in the cummins sweet spot at cruise speed?

 

[Rocco]

Im just hauling with the truck
On and off road.
I like the look of the bigger tires.
And they are kind of cheap.
And it would be less ties to deal with.

 

[M1075]

If you want big, get the 16.00s. The 15.5s are not much taller than the 1100s. What rims do you plan on using?

 

[Rocco]

I guess i did not think about that.
Cant I just use the stock split rims?

 

[M1075]

You could maybe get by, but I would recommend you get some of the 2 pc wheels. 15.5 or 16" tires are plenty wide for a stock rim. Also, running single tires with the offset dual rims will look a little weird.

 

[Rocco]

2 pc wheels?
You have any pics?