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**rickst29** · 06-01-2018, 09:14 PM

Maxxis 8008 seem to be almost 'universally loved' by their owners. That's a premium USA-made tire, at premium prices, and special order at most places. I own LR-E "10--ply", but run them at 52-62 PSI (52-55 PSI for dirt roads and slow driving on bad pavement, 65 PSI on freeways).

They make "8-ply" Load Range D as well, but I think it's smarter to have the stronger sidewall and then "tune down" the PSI to match the loading.

Be absolutely, positively sure to balance the tires on the new rims. I bought mine from a package-deal place - pre-inflated and balanced before shipping, they were ready to mount right at home when they arrived. That took about 15 minutes for all 3 tires. (I DON'T want to ever run with a mismatched "temporary" spare on the TM, although a lot of people skip the "full-size, exact duplicate" spare in regular cars.)

06-01-2018, 09:14 PM	#3
rickst29 yes, they hunt lions. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,318	Tires. Maxxis 8008, if you want the best. Maxxis 8008 seem to be almost 'universally loved' by their owners. That's a premium USA-made tire, at premium prices, and special order at most places. I own LR-E "10--ply", but run them at 52-62 PSI (52-55 PSI for dirt roads and slow driving on bad pavement, 65 PSI on freeways). They make "8-ply" Load Range D as well, but I think it's smarter to have the stronger sidewall and then "tune down" the PSI to match the loading. Be absolutely, positively sure to balance the tires on the new rims. I bought mine from a package-deal place - pre-inflated and balanced before shipping, they were ready to mount right at home when they arrived. That took about 15 minutes for all 3 tires. (I DON'T want to ever run with a mismatched "temporary" spare on the TM, although a lot of people skip the "full-size, exact duplicate" spare in regular cars.) __________________ TM='06 2619 w/5K axle, 15" Maxxis "E" tires. Plumbing protector. 630 watts solar. 450AH LiFePO4 batteries, 3500 watt inverter. CR-1110 E-F/S fridge (compressor). TV = 2007 4runner sport, with a 36 volt "power boost".