GCWR vs GVWR question
I know the weight topic has been beat to death on this forum, but I may have just come to a realization and after searching, I can't find the answer to my question. The weight capacities of my TV and...
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Me Again wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:NC Hauler wrote:
OB, you know what happens when you start tossing out facts:)
So is that 500 or 600 pounds per inches of tire width?
Maybe you could explain how you think a pickup truck will exceed the Federal Bridge Weight Laws!
What the officers are looking at in the picture (Log trailer) is allowed 38,000 pounds on those two axles with eight tires, right?
Chris
Tandem axle is 34,000#, 20,000# for a single axle, Steer axle depends on axle rating and tires 12,000# to 20,000#. Spread axle (>8')is 40,000#.
Pickup won't, but just because it won't exceed the "bridge law" does not mean it's the right thing to do. The manufacture's limits while they appear mystical at times are based in reality somewhere. My semi has 40,000# rears even though the limit is 34,000# because they last longer when not pushed to their limits.
Be safe and see ya down the road. :)
