Tow numbers
I have a 2014 silverado 1500 and I want to make sure I understand the numbers My trucks gvw is 7200 according to the door tag The payload is 1723 The tow capacity is 9600 So I gassed up and ...
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therink wrote:snarkee wrote:
The trailer was loaded as if I was ready to camp ( minus food)
I'm a bit pissed because I thought I knew what I was doing when I purchased the truck
To think the dealer tried to force 3.08 gears on me.
I thought all GMC/Chevy truck dealers were required to have a "truck specialist" on staff?
It won't change your tow ratings, but if you plan on Towing a lot you may want to consider replacing the stock P rated tires with LT E rated. It will help with stability and sway.
X2 on the tires. Not sure you need to go into E rated tires but a good set of Light Truck D rated tires inflated to the max 65 psi when towing will help with stability and sway. Link to Load rating chart.
Good luck Don
