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Old 12-12-2009, 06:46 AM
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How does wheel load rating relate to towing capcity?

Im trying to figure out how much i can tow with a wheel that has 2700lb rating? I switched to the H2 wheel and it is less than the factory steelies so Whats the formula or conversion process????? __________________
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2700*2= 5400lbs... That's that max load the rear axle can handle at that point. Not necessarily less able to 'pull' a load, but less able to handle a heavy tongue weight.

Where did you find the 2700#capacity?
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Originally Posted by bnold
2700*2= 5400lbs... That's that max load the rear axle can handle at that point. Not necessarily less able to 'pull' a load, but less able to handle a heavy tongue weight.

Where did you find the 2700#capacity?
I contacted tomas cepek athttp://www.hummerproducts.com/

its actually 2769 lbs for the old style, not to sure about the new style?

As far as pulling i never have a real heavy tongue weight but i definately tow more than 6k
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