Re: Weighed my rig

Oregun wrote:
Greetings all.
Here is a picture of my rig courtesy of google on I84 in the Columbia Gorge.

I have a 99 F350 2WD with V10 engine. The tires are almost 6 years
old. Currently Hankook 265/75/16E which have been good tires.
I don't put a lot of miles on the tires as I just use the truck for camping, hauling firewood and other hauling around town. I put about 3k miles per year tops. But its time to think about replacing them.
Recently weighed my rig on a camping trip and got
Front 3800
Rear 6500
Total 10300

GVWR on my truck is 9900
Front GAWR 4400
Rear GAWR 6830

When I take my daughter and her stuff camping with me the rear weight goes up right to the max. (6800)
How safe is my vehicle? Note: I carried the same camper on my 1990 F250HD for 15 years without mishap.

Looking for options on new tires to increase the safety margin.
I see that 285/75r16 tires can go up to 3750 lbs but I can't find out what my current rims can handle.

I am willing to go to 19.5/vision tires/wheels but what about brake upgrades and spare tire?
Suggestions anyone? Thanks for your inputs.

Get some OE steelies from a 1 ton and the 285 rated at 3750 you'll be all set. That's what we did and have been running Nitto DG for 2 seasons now. Very pleased.

Good luck, Bill

Edit; I see you're already running a 1 ton. Are they steelies?