lockmup68 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Finally got the new rims, and tires for the Teton. Went with the 17.5" Hispec rims and Hercules H904s (6k weight rating and 75 mph speed rating). Sold the old rims and tires to the tire shop for a little so I didn't have to mess with craigslist. Thanks to Barnes Tire Pros in Jasper, TN. Shipped the rims there and they are a Hercules dealer. 7 tires out the door was $1700. I had the rims shipped direct to them. My Teton owners manual said 1/2" lugs. Shame on me for not double-checking. Actually 9/16" studs, so had to reuse the old lugs until I can swap out the 1/2" lugs. so three 7k axles are dexter or kodiak with 9/16" lugs? I'm doubting my owners manual now. Manual says Dexter with electric over hydraulic discs. All the brakes and rotors looked good while the tires were off. Also, gave the rig a bath in Chatanooga before coming back home. Of source, started raining on way home. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Patterson Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Looking good!! Are you not running a TPMS or had you just not remounted the sensors? Shawn and Andrea Elvis the Cheagle Dog 2013 Volvo 730 / iShift / D13 XE Package / ET Hitch 2016 DRV Mobile Suites 43 Atlanta 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Read the blog at 40foothouse.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Hi lockmup68, Don't forget to check the wheel bearings. Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 On 5/5/2017 at 9:37 AM, Shawn Patterson said: Looking good!! Are you not running a TPMS or had you just not remounted the sensors? I have a pressure pro system, it's never been hooked up properly and most of the sensors batteries are dead. Looking at options now. 16 new sensors is about cost of new system with flow through sensors. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 TST. Highly recommended, and I've run most of the systems out there. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Get the number off your axle and contact Dexter. They will know what you have. I like the flow thru sensors, but don't like the idea of changing out the batteries every year or so. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Patterson Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 23 hours ago, Jack Mayer said: TST. Highly recommended, and I've run most of the systems out there. I haven't run anything but the TST, but as Jack said, highly recommended. The unit has been rock solid. I haven't hard-wired in my monitor yet and I am amazed at how long it runs on a single charge! Shawn and Andrea Elvis the Cheagle Dog 2013 Volvo 730 / iShift / D13 XE Package / ET Hitch 2016 DRV Mobile Suites 43 Atlanta 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Read the blog at 40foothouse.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 On Jacks recommendation I got TST. I'm not very smart so Randy got it set up for me. Everything, truck and trailer is set at 90 psi with 15% high and low warnings....I think. All was OK until leaving 75f north of Vegas and 200 miles north dropping down to low 40's f...Low pressure alarm started screaming at me. Had to air up the tires a bit to compensated for lower ambient temps. Used the truck compressor. I had 2 bad sensors right out the gate so they will be sent back....Don't really need them 'cus I got that Crossfire tire equalizer like Scott has. Only need one sensor for the pair. Had to rotate 1 tire to get the valves on opposite sides of the rims. I asked Randy for level of importance of the gizmos to put on the truck, this was top of the list as I recall. It's one less thing to worry about when on the road. All I need to concern me about is another hay carrying 'B' train taking out my passengers mirror again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Good move, Roger. And it would be at the top of my list as well.....my list is based on not skimping on running gear, brakes and hitches. And things like the TST and Crossfire that support them. After that.....everything else. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 On 5/4/2017 at 10:20 PM, lockmup68 said: Finally got the new rims, and tires for the Teton. Went with the 17.5" Hispec rims and Hercules H904s (6k weight rating and 75 mph speed rating). Sold the old rims and tires to the tire shop for a little so I didn't have to mess with craigslist. Thanks to Barnes Tire Pros in Jasper, TN. Shipped the rims there and they are a Hercules dealer. 7 tires out the door was $1700. I had the rims shipped direct to them. My Teton owners manual said 1/2" lugs. Shame on me for not double-checking. Actually 9/16" studs, so had to reuse the old lugs until I can swap out the 1/2" lugs. so three 7k axles are dexter or kodiak with 9/16" lugs? I'm doubting my owners manual now. Manual says Dexter with electric over hydraulic discs. All the brakes and rotors looked good while the tires were off. Also, gave the rig a bath in Chatanooga before coming back home. Of source, started raining on way home. Wish I know about your old tires. Would have tired to buy them. Have a triple axle trailer that I'm going to have to replace tires on. Its a 34ft Tilt Gooseneck trailer. Does not get used much, but when I need it. Love that I can tilt it and drive right up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Lockmup68 Have you had a chance to run the new tires? Notice any difference? I just installed the 17.5's but they are on steel wheels. I haven't run them yet(19th). My tires call for 120 psi. I think I'll run them about 110-115. I hope the run will help me to decide. Your wheels sure look good! Be safe. Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Much more stable than the old G114s. But they were 2006 date code and cracking. I pulled empty trailer back to Nashville from Chattanooga. The loaded trailer from Nashville to Crossville, only about 45 miles. Will be heading to Raleigh in a few weeks with full load. I'll let you know after that. Seems to ride nicer, but might be buyers good feel euphoria vs. reality. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Lockmup68 I will be running the 5er with the 17.5's thurs but only 20 miles to the CG at the beach.. Next Mon leave Va Beach and head to Williamsburg for 9 days. Not far either time but hope that helps me to find out how they run. Do you ever get to Va. Beach area? I'll keep you posted on how I find these tires to run. The 5er only weights 16k so not much of an issue w/weight I just want to be safer. We.ll see. You be safe. Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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