Opinion on these Tires and Rims
Hello, I don't often post but I sure do lurk!! Truck and camper listed in sig. I've weighed the unit and I only have a few 100# to spare on the rear tires. Not ideal. I have the stock tires on ...
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Thanks for all the responses. Initially, I thought all 19.5" rims were rated roughly the same (being 225, 245, 265) Little did I know that there was such weight index differences. A quick research shows that the 225/70 tire is rated for roughly 36xx# some are in the 39xx# range but not many. Seems like I'm not really gaining much, plus the roughly 50# weight penalty of the heavier rims and tires. It doesn't seem like I'm gaining anything above and beyond a regular Nitto type 285/70/17 126 style tire (I realize there are a couple other options, just simplifying)
So, in your opinion, What would you rather have near the weight limit - A 285/70/17 3750# on stock dodge ram rims of unknown weight capacity or visions with 225/70/19.5 with 36xx# capacity?
I have looked into crossing stateside for tires but right now the canadian dollar is killing me. we're at $0.80 to the greenback, plus 2-3% credit card exchange and the Canadian 5% GST hit. So I'm roughly looking at a 30% premium... Tough sell right now. I can easily wait until summer but this just happened to pop up.
I bet I can bargain the guy down but I'm not as wild about this deal anymore. I like the fact that 225's are the same size as stock but they don't seem ideal anymore.
So, in your opinion, What would you rather have near the weight limit - A 285/70/17 3750# on stock dodge ram rims of unknown weight capacity or visions with 225/70/19.5 with 36xx# capacity?
I have looked into crossing stateside for tires but right now the canadian dollar is killing me. we're at $0.80 to the greenback, plus 2-3% credit card exchange and the Canadian 5% GST hit. So I'm roughly looking at a 30% premium... Tough sell right now. I can easily wait until summer but this just happened to pop up.
I bet I can bargain the guy down but I'm not as wild about this deal anymore. I like the fact that 225's are the same size as stock but they don't seem ideal anymore.
