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FastEagle
May 28, 2013Explorer
Winged One wrote:
I have 7k axles with 8 lug wheels.
I don't understand how having 7k axles matters. It just means they can handle that much weight correct? It doesn't mean the tires also have to handle that much weight does it?
That is, as long as I am only carrying 5.5k on each axle, the tires on that axle also only need to be able to carry 5.5k correct?
Or what am I missing?
Maybe you should take some time and read the reference provided below. It has loads of really good day-to-day information by an respected tire manufacturer that follows industry standards and guide-lines.
The section about plus sizing with replacement tires is not often published by other large tire manufacturers.
Click Here!
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