How heavy is my tire?

Jeff Chalfant · 10-31-2009, 05:17 PM

I got a tire off craigslist. I've been searching and googling for 3 hours and the best I can come up with is 500-900lbs but I'd like to know what it weighed new...

It measures 61" (62-63" new?) in diameter and 23"wide. The rim size appears to be 28-29", with a 24.5" hole.

The only markings on it are "nylon","20 ply rating", and "UNIROYAL".

I didn't have any experience flipping these things but I have a 395 DL, and using good technique shown on videos, this thing is a beast to flip. Twice is all I can manage an I'm wiped out-I don't think my strongest clients could do it, YET.

David Sailor · 10-31-2009, 05:22 PM

600 give or take.

I had one that size that I gave to a local affiliate. It was that size and the markings on it took me to a site that had it weigh in at that weight. With a 395 dead and then starting the lift about 6" lower, that would work.

Jeff Chalfant · 10-31-2009, 06:10 PM

Thanks David.

Frank E Morel · 10-31-2009, 06:12 PM

whats the numbers on the side wall? ie 205/55hr/16 than its easier to track down the tire and actually weight.

Jeff Chalfant · 11-01-2009, 04:18 PM

The only markings on it are the ones I mentioned.

Frank E Morel · 11-02-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Chalfant

The only markings on it are the ones I mentioned.

HOW TO READ YOUR TIRE SIZE… If your tire size has two sets of numbers (6-12, 5.00-15, 11.2-24…) the first number (5.00-15) is the approximate width in inches; the second number (5.00-15) is the rim diameter. If your tire size has three sets of numbers (15/6.00-6, 26/12.00-12, 31/15.50-15) the first number (26/12.00-12) is the approximate height, the second number (26/12.00-12) is the width, and the third number (26/12.00-12) is the rim size.

Jeff Chalfant · 11-03-2009, 03:07 PM

Yeah I wish I had those numbers! I don't really have a way of determining precise rim size because I'm not a tire guy and I don't know how much of a lip these big rims would have; or precise original height because the tire is worn to some degree. It was in a backyard for 15 years so there are no markings except what I mentioned...

I guess I'll never know until I weigh it!

Bill Shiffler · 11-03-2009, 06:05 PM

Pick it up and weigh yourself

August Schmidt · 11-06-2009, 11:37 AM

Go to the manufacturer’s website and check shipping weight.

Frank E Morel · 11-07-2009, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by August Schmidt

Go to the manufacturer’s website and check shipping weight.

gee why didnt we think of that? Doh ... I Did, and its not there.

10-31-2009, 05:17 PM	#1
Jeff Chalfant Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 186	How heavy is my tire? I got a tire off craigslist. I've been searching and googling for 3 hours and the best I can come up with is 500-900lbs but I'd like to know what it weighed new... It measures 61" (62-63" new?) in diameter and 23"wide. The rim size appears to be 28-29", with a 24.5" hole. The only markings on it are "nylon","20 ply rating", and "UNIROYAL". I didn't have any experience flipping these things but I have a 395 DL, and using good technique shown on videos, this thing is a beast to flip. Twice is all I can manage an I'm wiped out-I don't think my strongest clients could do it, YET.

10-31-2009, 05:22 PM	#2
David Sailor Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Londonderry NH Posts: 485	Re: How heavy is my tire? 600 give or take. I had one that size that I gave to a local affiliate. It was that size and the markings on it took me to a site that had it weigh in at that weight. With a 395 dead and then starting the lift about 6" lower, that would work.

10-31-2009, 06:10 PM	#3
Jeff Chalfant Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 186	Re: How heavy is my tire? Thanks David.

10-31-2009, 06:12 PM	#4
Frank E Morel Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Rosa CA Posts: 1,731	Re: How heavy is my tire? whats the numbers on the side wall? ie 205/55hr/16 than its easier to track down the tire and actually weight.
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11-01-2009, 04:18 PM	#5
Jeff Chalfant Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 186	Re: How heavy is my tire? The only markings on it are the ones I mentioned.

11-03-2009, 03:07 PM	#7
Jeff Chalfant Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 186	Re: How heavy is my tire? Yeah I wish I had those numbers! I don't really have a way of determining precise rim size because I'm not a tire guy and I don't know how much of a lip these big rims would have; or precise original height because the tire is worn to some degree. It was in a backyard for 15 years so there are no markings except what I mentioned... I guess I'll never know until I weigh it!
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11-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#8
Bill Shiffler Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 387	Re: How heavy is my tire? Pick it up and weigh yourself
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11-06-2009, 11:37 AM	#9
August Schmidt Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 2	Re: How heavy is my tire? Go to the manufacturer’s website and check shipping weight.

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