Super swampers on a diesel truck. Is it safe? - Diesel Forum

03SuperFord · 03-07-2006, 10:27 PM

I was looking at a used set of 38x15.50x16 super swamper SSR radials and was wondering if they have a high enough load rating to put them on a diesel truck. They are 10 ply. Does anybody know?

rws444psd · 03-07-2006, 10:31 PM

10 ply yu should be safe if yu tow. what size lift yu runninn? i just bought toyo 315 muddterrains 10 ply, big difference over my old 8 plys.

03SuperFord · 03-07-2006, 10:36 PM

8" lift.

rickeg · 03-08-2006, 05:45 PM

check with the mfg company, you're well being is at stake.

Mr_Roboto · 03-08-2006, 08:07 PM

Don't worry about the load range, look at the actual weight on the sidewall of the tire. Multiply that weight by two to get the axle rating.

A tire that large will probably carry a full load at 30 psi.

Look at tractor tires, they carry heavy loads at 10 psi due to their large size.