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โAug-17-2015 08:16 PM
My TT is a 2003 Kustom Koach KT251, 494LB hitch weight, and a GVWR of 7200LBS. What should I be looking for when I go tire shopping? What are your favorites?
Thanks, Mark
2003 Kustom Koach KT251
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โAug-18-2015 10:32 AM
FWIW.
2016 Silverado 2500 Duramax
Equalizer 4-point WDH
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โAug-18-2015 10:23 AM
Switching to LTs will improve the tire durability and stiffen the ride and you can also get a selection of numerous tread designs.
However, LTs do not make a half ton into a three quarter ton.
In my case my axle load is within the ratings of my "P" tire and rig pulls well.
Also, the DW considers the ride of 4x4 F-150 too stiff already, so "LTs" are not in our future.
Just right for Grandpa, Grandma and the dog.
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โAug-18-2015 10:12 AM
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โAug-18-2015 09:52 AM
Dont buy another set.
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โAug-18-2015 09:38 AM
Need-A-Vacation wrote:
Is the 500lb hitch weight the "brochure weight"? Or did you actually weigh the tongue? On average, TW is 12-15% of the total trailer weight. So a 6500lb trailer (for example) could have a TW of 780lbs-975lbs.
Yes, that is "brochure weight" I've never actually weighed it myself.
The truck is 2WD.
Thanks for all the input, guys.
2003 Kustom Koach KT251
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โAug-18-2015 08:42 AM
It's the cheapskate that ends up paying the most.
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โAug-18-2015 07:11 AM
Most 1/2 ton wheels aren't load or pressure rated for 80 psi or 3042 lbs capacity anyway and was a waste of money for my use even at max axle loads.
Half ton trucks like the OP's truck have a 3800-4000 lb RAWR rating which includes the rear spring pack/tires and wheels. A 2200-2500 lb rated tire would give a nice reserve capacity.
'03 2500 QC Dodge/Cummins HO 3.73 6 speed manual Jacobs Westach
'97 Park Avanue 28' 5er 11200 two slides
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โAug-18-2015 05:12 AM
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โAug-18-2015 03:33 AM
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โAug-17-2015 09:49 PM
LT tires yes, but chances are you will be fine with a LR C. I put a set of Cooper A/T3's on our '10 Sikverado 1500 275/65/18 LR C and never had any issues towing a ~7200lb, ~920lb TW (TW may have been a little more, was 900lbs last time weighed, and rearranged some things for more TW) loaded trailer, with items in the bed and a cab high fiberglass topper.
2 or 4wd? I was very happy with the Cooper A/T3's, in all conditions except never tried them in mud. They got me safely to Northern Michigan and back snowmobiling, as well as the Sault Ste Marie, Ontario area for snowmobiling. No issues in rain or wet roads. Plus a 55k mi tread warranty. Road noise wasn't any more than the stock Bridgestone Duehlers that were on the truck.
It has been since before the BFG A/T KO's came out that I owned a set. Was always happy with them except the price. Main reason I gave the Coopers a try. Save about $300, plus the mileage warranty the BFG's don't have.
Buddy has been happy with a set of Toyo Open Country A/T II Extremes.
Good luck!
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โAug-17-2015 09:06 PM