Any tire experts on the forum?
I have a 2007 Ford Ranger (4L, Extra Cab, Automatic) as my run around and exploration vehicle. In December, I put a set of E rated (10 ply) tires on it, replacing the original Goodyears. I went with Toyo Open Country ATs. At speeds below 60 miles per hour, the ride is a smooth as glass. Above that, I pick up a vibration and noise that isn't fun to listen too. I took it into the local Les Schwab dealer where I purchased, and they did a road force evaluation, and rebalanced. Not much difference in ride, so I went back in. One of their senior people took the truck for a ride, and said that yes he felt it, but when he discovered there were 10 plies, he was surprised at how smooth the ride was. His opinion was road shock.
OK, I am a novice when it comes to tires and how they ride. I went with 10 plies to keep from having a rock shoved through the tread or sidewall, like what happened on my F250.
Anyone have an opinion? I'd like to get the noise and vibration (which I feel through the seat) quieted down, but don't want to switch out of the 10 ply tires.
I have a 2007 Ford Ranger (4L, Extra Cab, Automatic) as my run around and exploration vehicle. In December, I put a set of E rated (10 ply) tires on it, replacing the original Goodyears. I went with Toyo Open Country ATs. At speeds below 60 miles per hour, the ride is a smooth as glass. Above that, I pick up a vibration and noise that isn't fun to listen too. I took it into the local Les Schwab dealer where I purchased, and they did a road force evaluation, and rebalanced. Not much difference in ride, so I went back in. One of their senior people took the truck for a ride, and said that yes he felt it, but when he discovered there were 10 plies, he was surprised at how smooth the ride was. His opinion was road shock.
OK, I am a novice when it comes to tires and how they ride. I went with 10 plies to keep from having a rock shoved through the tread or sidewall, like what happened on my F250.
Anyone have an opinion? I'd like to get the noise and vibration (which I feel through the seat) quieted down, but don't want to switch out of the 10 ply tires.