Tire rating for towing
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I've got Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ's on my truck, 305-55-R20's and they say 3250 lbs, but they are 'E' rated, I pull a trailer as well. I love them, already 20 000 km and they still look like new. They are a mean looking tire!
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I'm getting close to the time when I need to get new tires on my 2500 CTD.
I'd like to step up to something just a bit larger (width and sidewall height) than stock, but don't want to go full baja on the thing. I noticed M/T makes an ATZ that gets pretty good reviews, but I noticed a load capacity of 2045lbs at 35psi.
I tow a 10,000lb trailer around on a fifth wheel and wonder if this tire would fit the bill,or should I be looking at something else? I don't quite understand how that whole load rating thing works. I know I'm probabaly not going to look for (or find) tires rated at 10K so any help here would be appreciated.
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I'd like to step up to something just a bit larger (width and sidewall height) than stock, but don't want to go full baja on the thing. I noticed M/T makes an ATZ that gets pretty good reviews, but I noticed a load capacity of 2045lbs at 35psi.
I tow a 10,000lb trailer around on a fifth wheel and wonder if this tire would fit the bill,or should I be looking at something else? I don't quite understand how that whole load rating thing works. I know I'm probabaly not going to look for (or find) tires rated at 10K so any help here would be appreciated.
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Pneumatically challenged
You should be able to find a tire there that will suit your needs. So far, I like my ATZ's.
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Anybody make a heavier rated tire than OEM in a stock size? I don't wish to go larger as my 5th wheel would get raised too much in the front.
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I do need answers!
Thanks for the understanding!
Jerry
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I do need answers!
Thanks for the understanding!
Jerry
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My 06 came with E rated 265's, I've never seen a higher load rating than an E.
If you found an E rated 285 I think they'd be good for more weight but would be a couple inches bigger, (you trailer would be an inch higher).
If you found an E rated 285 I think they'd be good for more weight but would be a couple inches bigger, (you trailer would be an inch higher).
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HE must have found c rated ATZ's...lol.
You can find a Nitto Durograppler in the OEM size that has 700lbs a tire higher load rating...still load range E.
There are tons of G's out there too...it is just too much tire IMHO.
You can find a Nitto Durograppler in the OEM size that has 700lbs a tire higher load rating...still load range E.
There are tons of G's out there too...it is just too much tire IMHO.
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I'd like a 265 70 17 in a G rating. 4,000 lbs or better would be just FANTASTIC!!!
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Does everybody really like "filling up the wheel well"? I think it looks a bit 2wd to me. I always found that i liked open spaces above the tires for wheel travel which is how a 4wd should look in my opinion. You can get into any kind of bind and not worry about scrubbing tires. If i ever went above a 285/70, a lift kit would be in the works for me.
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Next time you're out with it take it across the highway scales, measure the axles, that'll tell you if you're over the tires rating.
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My 285's were fine for 2 years, but last yer I had 2 flats on the highway, by the time I pulled over to change the tire both sidewalls were shot, that's why I'm trying E rated this time.
