Recommended 37x12.50R20 tires to pair with Carli e-Venture on a SuperDuty

[Hunterman]

Like others are said, I understand that rotating mass affects power but with 1200 ft/lb of torque is it noticeable on our trucks? If it is that much of a concern, you should run a 35 inch tire.

This is how I feel about tire weight too. I just don’t see how 10-20 pounds extra really matter on these trucks. My opinion is not scientific but like mentioned is 12#s going to matter on a 8000 pound truck with the torque and HP available?

I went Falken at4 and could not tell the difference between them and the OE Duratrac tires as far as power and performance. I did notice the difference when it came to traction and handling…..falkens for the win vs the Duratracs

 

[Aoberti152]

How do 37s give you better traction? I can see the argument for better ride quality, but traction? No….

Have you considered the Yokohama or General AT's? The Yoko X-AT is very well loved for HD truck winter use, despite not looking that aggressive in terms of siping. They've got a newer option out as well - AT-XD or something like that? The General Grabber AT is also very good in mixed/winter conditions and has a good lifespan.

I'm not a fan of Toyos anymore. They make a consistent, round, well balanced tire. Beyond that, they're incredibly mediocre outside of a very narrow use-case. The MT is excellent and very consistent in dry offroad conditions and very tough; it also has a hard right pull, wears fast if you don't rotate religiously, is loud, chunks bad, and is horrendous on ice and hardpack. The AT3 wears fast and isn't that good in snow/ice/hardpack.

The BFG HD is THE best tire on the market for legit HD use, outside of winter conditons. Our own experience with them and all the feedback I've had has been incredible. 70-90k tire life, massive payload, super tough, very nice highway manners, almost impervious to chunking, and better offroad traction than most MT's. Such an great tire as long as it isn't being used in winter conditions.

If you have a good feel for your truck you'll feel the difference when you replace a worn set of tires with the exact same new set. You'll feel a 10lbs per tire difference. These trucks have the power and gearing to easily run them, but you will feel some difference. In my opinion it's worth it up to a 37" tire, the ride quality and traction vs. the increased inertia are worth it. I did 40's on my last truck and don't think I'd do that again, they're just too sluggish for my

 

[majorbison]

How do 37s give you better traction? I can see the argument for better ride quality, but traction? No….

softer tread compound, more flexible sidewall, tread depth / sipes. Duratracs are pretty bad, I'm sure any A/T is an upgrade to them.

 

[majorbison]

If I could go back in time I'd do 17's. They fit just fine and look way better in my opinion.

 

[Aoberti152]

softer tread compound, more flexible sidewall, tread depth / sipes. Duratracs are pretty bad, I'm sure any A/T is an upgrade to them.

If you have 2 BFG tires one on a 35 and one in the 37, how is the tread depth or compound different? I could see the argument for the flexible sidewall, assuming we’re talking about the same size wheel, but I still don’t buy the argument that you’re getting more traction.

 

[majorbison]

If you have 2 BFG tires one on a 35 and one in the 37, how is the tread depth or compound different? I could see the argument for the flexible sidewall, assuming we’re talking about the same size wheel, but I still don’t buy the argument that you’re getting more traction.

are we not comparing falkens to duratracs?

 

[Aoberti152]

are we not comparing falkens to duratracs?

lol if that’s the case, I totally missed that, my bad. I thought we were just comparing 35 to 37s. In that case, I get what you’re saying and agree.

 

[MDethloff]

How do 37s give you better traction? I can see the argument for better ride quality, but traction? No….

Larger tires give you longer/wider tread contact with the ground. You’re also getting more comformability. Going from 35’s to 37’s is a big jump in traction, and same with 37’s->40’s. I’m not talking about different tire types or tread compounds, just the physics of it.

From a purely frictional aspect, contact area is not a factor, but in actual use it isn’t just a friction equation; there’s a lot of surface variability which a larger and more comformable contact area helps with.

If it’s a good condition smooth highway then this matters less. The rougher / more uneven the surface, the more that a larger tire makes a difference.

 

[Lapadog]

Like others are said, I understand that rotating mass affects power but with 1200 ft/lb of torque is it noticeable on our trucks? If it is that much of a concern, you should run a 35 inch tire.

That would seem like quite the downgrade. And I loose sidewall (stiffer ride). Nope.

 

[Lapadog]

You have the 20" wheels, or you're thinking about them? I've got their 18's. 18's are the way to go for the ride. Tire-wise I run down to 50% and call it a day, with no complaints with my AT3's. Whichever way you go, we all like the collective feedback for when it's our turn to replace tires, so keep us informed.

The 20” Innov8s came with the truck when I bought it. I’m not inclined to change them, though I wish they were 18’s!

 

[ShockGobble]

This is how I feel about tire weight too. I just don’t see how 10-20 pounds extra really matter on these trucks. My opinion is not scientific but like mentioned is 12#s going to matter on a 8000 pound truck with the torque and HP available?

I went Falken at4 and could not tell the difference between them and the OE Duratrac tires as far as power and performance. I did notice the difference when it came to traction and handling…..falkens for the win vs the Duratracs

The weight difference absolutely affects handling and braking. I’ve got from a heavy MT tire to a Toyo AT3 and the difference in handling and braking is night and day. There’s also a fairly large gap in fuel mileage. It might not sound like there would be a difference with 1200 ft lbs of torque but there is.

 

[majorbison]

17's all day every damn day

who wants to buy my 18's lol