patchelect
Oct 20, 2016Explorer
Tire Load Ratings
I am very early in my plans of RVing. I'm reading about hitches, braking systems, tow vehicles etc. One of the things I just thought about was tires. My plan is to use my 2001 Dakota 4X4 to tow a small hard sided camping trailer. Nothing elaborate and I know to stay lighter than heavier, although the truck rating is 5000lbs towing. I was thinking along the sizes of 14-17' max. maybe 2-3000 pounds. Regardless of the vehicle drivetrain the truck currently has a set of almost new Goodyear RT/S tires on it. They are 4 ply tread and 2 ply sidewall. I am pretty sure I have a grasp on the tongue weight concept and I know I need a brake controller but I just gave thoughts to the tires now. Are those Goodyears going to suffice or should I be spending time considering upgrading them as well?