Truck Tire Capacity
Have ordered a 2015 GMC one ton CC SRW SB 4x4 truck. It comes with Michelin LT265/70R18E tires that are rated at 3525 lbs for a rear axle of 7050 lbs. Although I should be OK with stock tires, I would...
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CapriRacer wrote:
I am of the opinion that GM does an excellent job of tire sizing. So if you stay within their published limitations for payload and towing capacity, you shouldn't have any issues with your tires - except, of course, for the usual problems of punctures, road debris, etc.
And how much "reserve" tire capacity? I think you'll find GM uses 15% and that seems to be a pretty common value throughout the motorized vehicle industry.
Barry...(nice job on your web site)-where does the 15% come from?
Thanx, Bill
