Flipping tire weight...?

Travis Rask · 08-13-2011, 07:46 PM

Random question...any idea how to figure out the weight of a tire without placing it on a scale?

http://www.michelintruck.com/micheli...o.do?tread=XZL (WFS)

I have the largest tire on the above webpage...no idea what it weighs...not going to lug it to a commercial scale.

I've googled the model number, obviously...any suggestions on where else to look?

Thanks

Scott Tredennick · 08-13-2011, 07:47 PM

420.7 pounds, it says it under specifications!

Travis Rask · 08-13-2011, 08:10 PM

And....beers are on me tonight everyone...

Anson Castelvecchi · 08-13-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Rask

Random question...any idea how to figure out the weight of a tire without placing it on a scale?

http://www.michelintruck.com/micheli...o.do?tread=XZL (WFS)

I have the largest tire on the above webpage...no idea what it weighs...not going to lug it to a commercial scale.

I've googled the model number, obviously...any suggestions on where else to look?

Thanks

I just try to flip it. If it feels like a 600 lber you can just tell everyone it's 750,

Stu Christensen · 08-14-2011, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Rask

And....beers are on me tonight everyone...

I agree with Anson. Tire weights are NOT a good specific indicator of a "good" tire. Tread, thickness, height, etc are all a much more important aspect of deciding on whether its the right size for you.

I have an 840 that is perfect for grip and it flips pretty easy. My buddie's 805 tire is MUCH harder to flip.

Travis Rask · 08-14-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu Christensen

I agree with Anson. Tire weights are NOT a good specific indicator of a "good" tire. Tread, thickness, height, etc are all a much more important aspect of deciding on whether its the right size for you.

I have an 840 that is perfect for grip and it flips pretty easy. My buddie's 805 tire is MUCH harder to flip.

I've had this one for a couple years. It's great. I just never knew the weight.

John McCord · 08-26-2011, 11:28 PM

Here's the one we have at the base track.

Firestone Super Rock Grip WB?
26.5-25 20ply E3/L3

Looked around and I think it showed ~740 pounds (Edit: 760# according to Firestone)

Of course its tread is pretty worn, so I'm thinkin 650?

I flipped it several times after my workout in the gym...good clean fun.

Matthew Willard · 09-26-2011, 06:50 AM

http://ontariostrongman.ca/resources...ire_weight.pdf

great tire weight resource for really heavy tires

08-13-2011, 07:46 PM	#1
Travis Rask Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 707	Flipping tire weight...? Random question...any idea how to figure out the weight of a tire without placing it on a scale? http://www.michelintruck.com/micheli...o.do?tread=XZL (WFS) I have the largest tire on the above webpage...no idea what it weighs...not going to lug it to a commercial scale. I've googled the model number, obviously...any suggestions on where else to look? Thanks

08-13-2011, 07:47 PM	#2
Scott Tredennick Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 118	Re: Flipping tire weight...? 420.7 pounds, it says it under specifications!

08-13-2011, 08:10 PM	#3
Travis Rask Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 707	Re: Flipping tire weight...? And....beers are on me tonight everyone...

08-26-2011, 11:28 PM	#7
John McCord Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 322	Re: Flipping tire weight...? Here's the one we have at the base track. Firestone Super Rock Grip WB? 26.5-25 20ply E3/L3 Looked around and I think it showed ~740 pounds (Edit: 760# according to Firestone) Of course its tread is pretty worn, so I'm thinkin 650? I flipped it several times after my workout in the gym...good clean fun. Attached Thumbnails
	__________________ BP 165#x5/BS 230#x5/Press 135#x1/DL 405#x1 http://noteverymandeadlifts.blogspot.com (new log/WFS) Last edited by John McCord : 08-26-2011 at 11:31 PM.

09-26-2011, 06:50 AM	#8
Matthew Willard Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 11	Re: Flipping tire weight...? http://ontariostrongman.ca/resources...ire_weight.pdf great tire weight resource for really heavy tires

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