Re: Technical Tire Question

From: David Henry (DML@HenryWeb.net)
Date: Sun Feb 18 2007 - 15:02:39 EST


If you are parked on level ground with the weight equally distribted between
the 4 tires, you should be fine. If on the other hand you plan on driving
the vehicle, it's not hard to exceed the limits of a single tire once weight
transfer is factored in. :)

-- David 94 CC Sport 4x4, 318, 5spd, Lifted with 33" BFG MT's

----- Original Message -----
From: <Olznut@aol.com>
To: <aol@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 1:09 PM
Subject: DML: Technical Tire Question

> #) . My GVW is 9000lbs. The factory tires are load range "E" with a 3195
(x4
> = 12780) lb capacity each. My question is that I've seen several tires I
> like, but with a load range "B" or "standard" rating at about 2600 (x4 =
10400)
> lbs each, which according to my math, I'm still well within limits. Now,
my
> question is that why should I pay more $$ for the tire with only a
slightly
> higher load rating? Am I missing something? Am I over thinking something?
Please
> help!



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