How much pin weight?
I have a 2002 Silverado 2500HD, duramax, allison. Is 1615lbs. to much pin weight for this truck? I am considering a new 5th wheel and was concerned about this.
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JIMNLIN wrote:Neal B. wrote:
I have a 2002 Silverado 2500HD, duramax, allison. Is 1615lbs. to much pin weight for this truck? I am considering a new 5th wheel and was concerned about this.
GM gives their 2500 trucks a 6200 RAWR.
The '02 2500 can weigh in the 2800 lb range which leaves you with around 3200 lbs for a payload
RAWR can be the lessor of tires/wheels/rear spring pack. Never exceed a drive or steer axle/tire load ratings and you will fine.
Most 2500HD until recent years had LT245/75R16E's rated at 3042 pounds each, so I do not see how they had a 6200 RGAWR? These tires are mounted on narrow 6.5" wheels that are not wide enough to meet the approved wheel width for LT265/75R16E rated at 3415 pounds.
RGAWR is 6084 pounds matching the tires. https://www.driverside.com/specs/chevrolet-silverado_2500hd-2002-3644-7606-0
If going to 265 one really should source wider rims. Here is a picture of a 265 on the narrow GM wheel. I am surprised that tire shops do this. It takes away from sidewall strength, leads to wear issues and can cause stability issues. Chris
