Tire Load Range
MY 5er has a GVRW of 10,800. I now have the OEM Akuret 235/80/16. Max load range is 3417. Maaxis of the same size is 3420. Discount tire recommends an LT and I am aware of the debates. The tire they r...
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Me Again wrote:rhagfo wrote:
Well we have a 5er with a GVWR of 12,360# We have 235/80-16 E tires. These carry 3,42# each or a total of 12,168. Well we tow at 11,000# Total with 9,500# on the tires. I just realized that I have less weight on my 5er wheels than my TV!!
So I have about 2,500# of spare capacity, would not tow on ST tire!!!
Then you need to correct you size to LT235/85R16E Russ. 235/80 is a ST size. Fix weight to 3042 while you are at it, someone might think you meant 3420. Chris
I will double check this weekend, out of town currently, and I keep tires covered at the yard, so will need to lift a cover.
