Shopping for a camper...
I actually joined some time ago but now I'm so close to retirement I can smell it. I have a 2015 GMC 3500 short bed srw. Yup. With the diesel so you all know my tare weight is over 7900lbs with the...
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Longshore wrote:
Yeah sorry 265 70 18. Billtex mentioned I might want a 295?
Those are likely load index 124 = 3535# ea.
If you move up to a 295-70-18 load index 129 = 4080# ea.
You will have to visit the scales and see if you need to upgrade tires.
Wheel rating should be stamped on the inside of the wheel. Some are hard to find.
OE steel wheels typically have greater load capacity then aluminum (cast) wheels.
Don’t buy anything yet. Wait until you load up and visit the scale. Let us know your weights (front/rear/total) and we can help you figure out next steps.
Be safe, Bill
