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08-20-2021, 05:37 AM #1
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14 ply vs 10 ply tires: pros , cons
Any suggestions on 14vs10 ply. I have a 2018 reflection 303. Does the rim support 14 ply?
Kenny and Mickey
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08-20-2021, 06:21 AM #2
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I believe the more ply the greater load bearing. So the same tire size 10 ply might have a load rating of E and the same tire size but 14 ply might have a load rating of G. Its good to have more but not exaggerate as it will make the ride a lot more rough and make the suspension work harder.
Steph & Lise
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08-20-2021, 06:23 AM #3
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To add, if you are close to your max tire load rating capacity and have the chance to get a higher rated one then I'd do it.
Steph & Lise
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08-20-2021, 07:13 AM #4
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Breezy:
As you know, concern “if” our Reflection wheels would be hardy enough. This being, higher load/size could(likely) require higher
Pressures. Aka my Reflection has 80psi. Some other tires require 100 a 110.
Not sure how to find out wheel rating of our stock wheels myself.
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08-20-2021, 08:44 AM #5
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The max PSI for wheels is usually stamped on the inside of the wheel - you have to dismount a tire to find out. Calling GD Customer Service with your VIN is easier (which is how I found out when I upgraded the tires on our Reflection). If GD doesn't have the info on hand, they'll get it from Lionshead who distribute the tires and wheels.
BTW - ply ratings are pretty much a thing of the past with steel belted radials. The new technology doesn't have plys like the old tires used to. Load range ratings are the current measure.
RobU.S. Army Retired
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08-22-2021, 06:08 AM #6
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Thanks, Rob.
I want to keep my psi at 80, would that be a problem if a 14 ply requires a higher psi? My tire store quit installing 10 plys on trailers due to blowouts and customer dissatisfaction!Kenny and Mickey
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08-22-2021, 06:40 AM #7
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One doesn't arbitrarily decide to inflate a tire to a given pressure. This is done according to tire inflation tables from the manufacturer and the actual weight on the axles/tires. Find an inflation chart for the tires you are considering, weigh your rig so you'll know how much weight is on the axles and tires, and determine an inflation pressure from there. Also check with GD to see what pressures your wheels are actually rated for. Otherwise, you're shooting in the dark.
RobU.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
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