Towing wreck - overloaded hitch
Please people follow the rules and don't run over loaded. First article I've seen like this. Surprised it does not happen as often as this. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/2960844-181/chp-hitch-...
Forum Discussion
rhagfo wrote:mowermech wrote:
Please keep in mind that the sticker has the ratings for a certain size/type of tire and stock springs.
Many of us throw the P rated tires from our half ton pickups away and replace them with LT Load Range C, D, or even E tires. Some of us also install "overload" springs of one kind or another.
The ratings on the sticker are no longer valid, because the truck is not equipped as shown.
Therefore, the REGISTERED GVW limitation applies.
Only to the AXLE manufactures axle weight rating, or tire rating what ever is lower.
Every time I have looked up an axle manufacturer's rating, it has been MUCH higher than the VEHICLE manufacturer's GAWR, and usually much higher than Load Range E tires!
So, yes, the rig can only be loaded to the rating of the tires installed. In the case of my old 1994 Dodge 3500, the load rating of four Load Range E M&S tires was quite close to the licensed 14K GVW. IIRC, Dana/Spicer rated the axle at 13K. So, no problem.
