Keffer inc Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hello, In the last month, I've had three blow outs using Iron Heads (recaps). So I'm phasing those out and trying to wrap my truck with Double Coin (virgin-closed shoulders) tires. Today, I blew another cap but had to get a Diamond Back tire, (same). Tomorrow, I need yet another tire because I have a cap with a sidewall blister, I can get either tire, I think I like the Double Coins better, but whats ya'lls input? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I can't speak for any of the other brands, but we get double coins in Australia. My mate runs them on his drive and we have some on our trailers. All in all, they are a good tyre and give us no dramas. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-289965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 A friend is running Double Coin and Longmarch (china) with decent luck. Both have a very similar closed shoulder design and probably made in the same factory. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-290025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
25002500 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Have run lots of Double Coin steer tires. Never any problems. Held up well. Great price. Would buy them again. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-290034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWalters Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Hankook drives Bridgestone or Michelin steers, sell the case back to tire guy. Do not run caps. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-290047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Kieffer: how many times are your failed casings caped? more than twice? when i was working in the construction trade we finally gave up on old casings we would buy new and cap once then sell the casings and our tire problems went away! proper tire maintiance is crutical to running caps if you dont check air pressure on a regular basis and bump your tires several times a day, they wont last! also when installing tires wrap a tape masure around the tires and note the circumfrance, then match them up accordingly! what kills caps is HEAT so under inflated or mismatched size will cause you PAIN Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-290063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Im with SWalters. My drives take a ton of abuse. I never run caps. I run Michelin drives and get $90 back for the casings. Steers are 425's and I have the best luck with Kumho. Auxiliary and trailer axles I run the Chinese. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-290085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 decent luck with double coins on my lowboys had a set fail with 80% tread and aired up tight one time virgin china tire beats a cap any day to me. to bad the US manufactures has shut down their short lines Dunlops and Daytons was the best tire for the money hands down. also if you can find them a Wanli is a china carbon copy of a firestone I've used them quite a bit Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-290089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 my company uses alotta michelin caps as well as new ones...they seem to hold up well...im sure thier not cheap,,,sometimes you just have to spend a little for quality...good luck...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-290090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I only cap MY casing. I don't know how somebody else took care of their tires so I don't trust somebody else's casing. That being said, I don't buy china anymore. The rubber composition does not lend itself to long life. The side walls weather check quickly and even in between the lugs will check. Usually you will get full life out of the casing, but I wouldn't cap a china tire and expect to get full tread life out of it before it blew.The last set I bought were Yokohoma's and I am very happy with them. I run my drives at 105 and the steers at 110, so I know the casings are well taken care of. I also get mine capped from a reputable capper. I have a local guy that I like, but if I'm on the road I find a Goddyear dealer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-290393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keffer inc Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Thanks for the response, I've been away from BMT for a little while but back again. I went with the double coins, so far so good. Doing a lot of over weight containers with no problems. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40024-drive-tires-which-is-better/#findComment-295905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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