Will truck handle this?
We have a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 Duramax crew cab and are looking to upgrade our trailer. We are considering getting a 5th wheel but are not sure if our truck can handle the ones we are looking at. S...
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NC Hauler wrote:davosfam wrote:
Hmmm. We have BFG Mud Terrain KM2 which are apparently "C" rated. I guess new tires would be in order.
Yeah, towing a 5er with a pinweight that could hit 2400#, I don't want a "C" rated tire on my truck....Need to get back into an "E" rated tire, if not going that route, I couldn't recommend towing that 5er with C rated tires on the truck, Believe you'll be over the trucks GVWR, so I would want tires that will handle the extra weight that your axle can handle, or close to it.
This is good advice. On trucks hauling loads, it is best to consider C rated tires as 'everyday' tires meant for a soft comfortable ride with occasional light load for short distances.
Sidewall stiffness is much less in most C tires, with more bulging under load, leading to more heat and risk of premature failure.
They serve their purpose, but it's best to gear up with the equipment that best matches the intended use of your truck.
