15 inch Tire Options for 2500s in N. America

autostaretx

Erratic Member
I'm a fan of "make reasonable choices based upon your own parameters" (with a dash of: "if you're wrong, try not to damage *other* drivers").

Our all-up weight (measured on a scale in the middle of a trip) is about 5600 pounds. (fuel tank near 1/2, so add 80 pounds).
Call it 5700. (if memory serves, the rear axle was 2600 pounds)
Even in a full panic stop, i probably wouldn't have over 4400 pounds on the front axle.

As a member of the under-supplied 15 inch club, i'm seriously considering the Hankooks.
The rough edge of potholes or poor railroad grade crossings are a concern.
I'm also looking at moving to 16 inch wheels.

The Sprinter's Body Builders Info Guide (various copies/years at http://diysprinter.co.uk/reference ) has a page or three on calculating CG (hence weight distribution) shifts due to various factors. Even the NCV3's method can be used to calculate T1N's dynamics.

--dick
 

lightwave

Member
I recently purchased Nokian highway tires for my 118wb at walmart 15 inch. 65lb rear pressure.
so far so good

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2006 2500 118wb standaard roof 241,000 fun miles
 

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