17 inch wheels vs 18 inch on tow vehicle
We have sold our TT and the 1/2 ton truck is next. We are planning to purchase a 5th wheel in the 10000 pound range. Today we shopped Chevy Duramax 3/4 ton trucks. Looked very capable of handling th...
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Me Again wrote:
Seeing that you have not yet purchased a truck, I strongly recommend that you look at 3500's vs 2500's. 3500 SRW trucks are only a few hundred dollars more and provide much better numbers for towing 5th wheels. Time you put a diesel, 4x4 suspension and HD tranny in a 2500 the curb weight really cuts into total capacity and rear axle rating. Then DW decides she wants a larger trailer.
Chris
X2! You beat me to this one Chris!
If looking at a 5er, get at least a 350/3500 SRW. The issue with 250/2500 is the artificially low 10,000# GVWR. Most 250/2500 with a diesel have very low payloads due to the 10,000# restriction.
If you don't have an issue towing over your GVWR, then a 250/2500 will work, just if buying new the cost difference is so little why not get the greater payload.
I am so far over GVWR it is silly, but still within the axle ratings, and way within the optional factory tire size for my TV.
To you question about rim size, get the 18" far greater carrying capacity per tire!!!
