SlideInDad wrote:
smooth1 wrote:
Toyo MT's at 3970lbs --- 295-70-17. Running them with American Racing wheels rated at 3,800lbs. I switch to 19.5's in the summer to tow the 7,000lb boat camper combo and save some tread life on the MT's.
I may need to consider this tire and get it siped. This and Dura Grappler appear to be the only tires still being mfg for 17" wheels with ratings above 3195. Damn heavy tire though but truck will look mean:) May need to tap into those Dmax reserves with some diesel goodies like air intakes and exhaust to counter the added rotational unsprung weight;)
Smooth1...Thats a decent rated aftermarket wheel, which model is it? I searched and never found any that high last year.
Will a 295/70R17 fit a dmax without a lift?
I would consider an EFI Live tune long before intake/exhaust. On any modern diesel an intake/exhasust are larger than needed in stock form and really have zero to minimal effect on stock trucks.... despite aftermarket claims.
SlideInDad wrote:
Reason I have 17s is the wheel load rating of 4500 lbs!
Hummer/Cepek wheels
By far the strongest non 19.5"' wheel available 4 years ago, maybe still. They were expensive but safety first. Now I have these uber strong wheels with very little options. Why would fed gov't want to restrict loads in just 17"? Did they find that size isn't ideal for heavy loads or does some congressman own a wheel company that mfg 18" wheels;)
Heck of a 17" wheel! I didnt find those either.
Not sure on the restriction, but even before the restriction 17's had lousy ratings for their size.
