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Teri wrote:
> "I went to TiresPlus which is suppose to be a reputable dealership. 
> The tires were over $120 each. They said that they were the right tires."

I don't know what kind of truck you have.   Did you say?   Also, it's impossible 
to tell without knowing the weight of the trailer.   However, on my truck I use 
70 psi in the rear when towing and 40 when not.   That's from the manufacturer's 
specs and the tire size and rating.   When there is weight on the back end of the 
truck you need *more* pressure in the tires, not less.

The tires I have on my truck are "E" rated.   "D" rated tires (one step lower) won't hold 
up to towing and the torque the truck places on them.   They cost over $180 each when 
installed, and that was during the yearly "sale"... 10% off... that's about as big a 
discount as I've found on them.    They also last 60 - 70K miles.    I can't imagine 
paying $120 / tire for proper towing tires.   

I didn't trust anyone to tell me what tires I needed.   It's my truck.   I figured I'd better 
know.   However, if you find out that the tires they sold you aren't up to the job even 
though they said they were, you can probably trade them back in to get a proper set 
of tires.   I also replaced my shocks since the ones I had were worn (which will wear out 
tires faster).   All told 4 proper tires and proper shocks installed was $1000 "on sale".

BTW, $180 / tire is why I didn't buy a dually.   

Kathy Myers
in Santa Fe, NM
3/4 ton Dodge Cummins turbo diesel 4x4