Tires (the weakest link)
Like every other truck camper owner, I am looking to increase the safe load carrying capacity of my truck (2012 Chevy 3500HD SRW). I get that you can't increase the payload, but I also know that 90% o...
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Bedlam wrote:
I have destroyed off road vehicle rims pushing a vehicle over rocks and logs, but have not broken a rim on the road. This is not to say it does not happen - I have seen a cast rim fail in front of me when a truck turned to pull into a parking spot and considered him lucky that it was not at speed. There also pictures posted here of steel rims separating from the vertical center, so don't think that steel gives you more reserve capacity. Method rim models like the 305 NV HD or 701 HD are rated at 4500lbs.
If you need the ability to air down for flotation, These 4k lb rated LT tires with upgraded rims may be for you. If you need a high capacity tire that is more puncture resistant and longer wearing, the move up to 19.5's is worth it and about the same cost.
Right you are. The HD rims have a higher rating. I still think the OE steelies will handle a few hundred extra pounds each. The nice thing with sticking to 18s is I can buy the tires put them on OE wheels and upgrade to Methods later. The switch to 19.5 is committing and requires the full investment up front.
