¾ ton vs 1 ton SRW
I am looking to purchase a new truck, probably later this year. In the Ford brochure under the heading of “Mechanical” it lists “Rear Suspension” and shows “Axle rating, 6,200 LBS (F-250); 7,280 LBS (...
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ticki2 wrote:
Be a little cautious with the extra 1100# . Your tires might be rated at 3750# but the original wheels may not be . GM is very secretive with their wheel specs . All they seem to be willing to commit to is that they are rated for the OEM tires that came with the vehicle .
Exactly. I emailed GM regarding their steel wheel max weight rating.
It took several days for a response but what a surprise..... they responded that each of my wheels has a weight rating that is exactly the same as the OEM tires. wow (lower case as emphasis.)
In the interim I bought and had mounted Nitto DuraGapplers which have 3970# rating EACH.
Thanks GM...:R
