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: beach tires for kodaik 5500 4X4


4campers
06-04-2008, 02:51 PM
Hi I am looking for advice for good Beach Tires.

I have Kodiak 5500 4x4. My truck and camper loaded weighs 17,000. (GVW of truck 19,200). The current tires are 245/70/r19.5 load range G. I asked others how a load rated "G"----19.5" tire when "Aired down" would handle the beach
sand...The consences is they know of No One running 19.5 load rated "G" tires running the beach because the side walls are so stiff they do NOT squart to give you the additional "FootPrint" you need to go over the sand.

The beach is Sandy Neck on the Cape 65 miles away.

I am sure a large number of dually owners are running large singles on the rear . I will also use two sets of wheels and tires. The stock tires for everyday and a second set for the Beach. I am prepared to run two different size tires for the front and rear(I have enough room to carry two spare tires).
Thanks for your advice

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> joe

CHV_FRK
06-04-2008, 05:22 PM
I wouldn't think you're going to get much flex out of 14 ply tires. I'm not sure what would be the best solution. Good luck.

CurtisEmery
06-04-2008, 05:32 PM
interco sts's or bfg all terrains maybe nitto dune grapplers. Assuming you use a 16 inch rim, sizing should be a non-issue

Hope Springs Hauler
06-04-2008, 09:49 PM
I think that 16's would be a big negative. The brakes should be bigger than that.

There has to be a tire for it though. maybe going with the 22.5 and a super single tire. Alliance tire makes some good tires. We run them on an F700 tandem at work. If you do get stuck, GET HELP or you will break something.