Tire Selection limited by size?
HI, Getting close to putting new tires on my Class C. The original tires are LT 255/75R16 E. The searches I've done turn up very few options, so I was wondering if other sizes might be suitable...
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rdhetrick wrote:
How do your GAWR's compare to mine? Mine is a 32' model, I'm wondering if it's a higher gross weight than yours.
Front GAWR is 4600 lb,
Rear GAWR is 9450.
Initially, My concern with going with a narrower tire is a reduced load rating. The more I think about it though, I think I've got the wrong idea. A narrower tire would just mean a higher PSF to the road surface.
I suppose if the tire rating X number of tires per axle is more than the GAWR, I should be ok?
My Gawr is the same as yours, it is on the Workhorse Chassis.Yes you will be OK with the 225/75/R16.
The offset on the Chevy wheels is a bit larger giving a wider stance and better handling than the Fords so you can run a wider tire with no problems.
Have you weighed your rig? It is important to have these axle weights to get the right air pressure for the load on the tires.
You can use This Table for that.
