Hi -
does anyone know where to find out the weights of tires?
I just received a Goodyear 265 R25 RL-5 and a Michelin 25 R65 XR. The Michelin is nice but I can’t even move the Goodyear! I checked the websites and they seem to have all the specs except tire weight. I found a post here for a similar 26.5R25 that was around 840lbs…
Any info is appreciated.
I have four tires I train with, they are as follows:
20.5X25 Radial = 600lbs
26.5X25 = 880lbs (Bias Ply)
26.5X25 = 1100lbs (New condition and much thicker sidewall, Bias Ply)
26.5X25 Radial = 1600lbs / brand new on the machine less than a day. Thats right I said 1600lbs, and I know because I used to work at my local tire recap shop and that is where I get all my tires and I even get them for free. I had my buddy who works there check in his manual that has all the tire specs and those are the weights he gave me for the tires listed. I can flip the 1600lb tire for 4-5 flips so far.
Tire is my best event. I would have to see the tire you are talking about to give you my best educated guess because even though it may be a 26.5X25 Radial there is still a ton of differences depending on sidewall thickness, tread pattern, and many other factors. Try to get a good close up pic of the tire and some pics of its lettering if you can and I will see what I can do.
Thanks for the great response.
For the big one: Goodyear 26.5 R25 RL-5, Unisteel L-5 Type 65 is what I found. The tire is used but there is some good tread left.
The Michelin is a 25/65 R25 Type B XR. The guy from the tire shop who dropped them off today said he thought it was around 500-550. I will try to get pics today.
Both are radials. The Goodyear (rear) and Michelin (front) are in this shot:
What weight tire do you suggest for someone who can deadlift 350+? Also what is the best place to get tires for this purpose (preferably free) farm, construction, junk yard, etc?
Others have suggested it’s your squat number that is more relevant to tire flipping. You’ll actually be driving into the tire, almost trying to push it forward along the ground. Anyways, a 500lb tire should be fine. I got mine from a local tire distributor that handles heavy machinery - they even delivered them for free. Check your phone book and call around. The guy I spoke to at the tire dealer had this kind of request before - says he gets a couple calls per month for flippin’ tires.
I know SHRUG gets his tires free but, can someone please tell me how much I expect to pay for a tire in the 300-500 pound range and what type of tire business I should look for one in? I plan on getting a couple soon and know I ain’t gonna find them at the local Big O.
I’d appreciate any feedback.
Bump… Shrug, any info on the Michelin’s weight from your friend?
I found a document on the Goodyear and it’s around 1500 lbs new…
Hey Biker,
I just got some tires. I really have no idea how much they weigh, I just flip them and move up when I get stronger.
As for where to get these big guys. Check for any local place that sells tires. I was pleasantly surprised to find that a tire place by me had a gigantic selection of huge tires. When I asked how much, they said if you can get them out of here, they’re yours free. They had such a selection. I was like a kid in a candy store. Apparentally these guys usually have to pay for people to come take away those tires. So find a tire place by you and you probably can get yours for free too. Make sure you lift a few and see which ones are best before you go taking home the biggest ones. I have no idea how tire weights go.
-poper
I picked up my tyres for free at a commercial/industrial tyre centre.
And like some of you I have got no idea what they weigh. I simply get a heavier tyre when I find the current one isn’t challenging me.
interesting note:
I’ve been calling around trying to get a tire for a while now and everywhere I call says that they’re unable to give away the old tires in the back as they’re considered by the state of CA to be hazardous waste and must be removed by some certified waste removal dude or some shit.
so my search continues…
\m/
I got mine at a local tire company. It had a hole in it so they wanted rid off it. So I put it in the trailer and drove home. I think mine is about 200 kg probably a bit more.
The only real way to get a tire weight is to take it to a scales – either a truck stop, scrap yard, or dump – just drive across w. it loaded, unload it, and then weigh for the difference. Those estimates and weights from tire companies can vary widely, also, the shape of the tire can change how difficult it is to flip – I wouldn’t mess w. a 500# tire – even our lightweights use at least the 700.