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Oregun
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Sep 10, 2015

Weighed my rig

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.

37 Replies

  • Oregun wrote:
    Kayteg1 wrote:
    Axle can take some extra load, but what is your tires rating?


    Current tires are rated at 3415 at 80psi


    I would def upgrade the tires. Looks like the wheels are OK.
  • I don't see a problem with the current tires rating IF you are taking care and not driving like a speed demon down the road. Just stick with a quality tire.

    After all, they have been serving you well and did so on the previous truck too.
  • Kayteg1 wrote:
    Axle can take some extra load, but what is your tires rating?


    Current tires are rated at 3415 at 80psi
  • Axle can take some extra load, but what is your tires rating?
    I remember having 7300lb on F250 rear taking some gravel, but I bought Discoverer's tires that had the highest ratings in the size.
    I had Hancock in 19.5" size on my F450 and after over 80k they still had good tread, but hauling heavy had a blow out, so eventually had to replace the rest of them even with good tread. I remember they were close to 10 years.
    6 years is not much for truck tires if they are keep in shade, but check them for cracks and if in doubt, take them to reputable shop for inspection.

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


    Forged Aluminum wheels , see link in original post.
  • 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?