Bridgestone Duravis R250

Paul Clancy wrote:
Remember to subtract loaded pin weight when calculating.

Have not weighed yet, but I am going to.

Based on the specs:

11050 Dry
14000 GVW
2181 Pin

If I assume that I am at 14000 lbs (I do travel heavy), and pin weight is at spec:

I would have 2181 on the pin and 11819 on the 2 axles, assume even distribution and that is 2955 on each tire leaving 87 lbs margin / tire.

This just seems too close for comfort. I know there are a number of assumptions that I can clear up by actually weighing. Maybe I am just paranoid.....

Remember to subtract loaded pin weight when calculating.

roman traveler wrote:
That's what I'm running, but I don't know the exact ratings. Go to Tire Rack.com and they will have all the information you need.
RT

Thanks, you were right!

Now another question, most of the 235/85R16E tires seem to have a 3042 max rating. That is 42 lbs per tire safety margin (assuming that I am loaded heavy). I do not think that is enough (am I nuts or ?) and would like to go to a higher load range. I don't seem to be able to find a tire that will fit a 16 x 6 rim with a higher capacity. Do I need to go to 16 x 6.5 (only seem to be available in alloy $$$$), or even 17.5 inch wheels.

I am so confused...... Any help or opinions appreciated.

That's what I'm running, but I don't know the exact ratings. Go to Tire Rack.com and they will have all the information you need.
RT