Help with wheels and tires.
I currently have a 2005 chevy 2500 cc short box with Allison/diesel. I just sold my 2011 lance 855 as we need some more room. I believe I have a slip that says it weights 2700 dry. I don't remember wh...
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MAV 8801 wrote:
Got the same truck....not the same weight issue.. I just ordered GM steel wheels for a 2008 3500 SRW.. Having them powder coated black and mounting Michelin 285/75 R 16 LTX MS 2. With a load range of 3750 Lb ...will fit fine and come in around $1800 .. My old Pyo are corroding and look bad. This will give me what I need ...
7500 lb total tire capacity at the rear axle is not going to be enough with the new camper. It barely works with my Lance 845 when fully loaded for travel. Add the tongue weight of a boat or other trailer later and it is going to be well over the rating.
Not mentioned but with a camper designed for a long bed truck the center of gravity on a short bed truck is likely to be in back of the rear axle instead of centered over it as it is supposed to be.
