Tire appropraiteness
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Tire appropraiteness
I just recently purchased an 06 F150 flareside that has 22" rims and the current tires are
Nexen Tires Roadian HP Suv 305/40R22 114V
I know the load rating is higher than the stock tires that came with the truck and I was wondering if these would be appropriate for hauling a small 2 horse trailer.
ETA: The hauling itself would be limited, a small handful of times through out the year, limited within a 1-2 hour direction. Horse and trailer combo would be between 5klbs-6klbs
Nexen Tires Roadian HP Suv 305/40R22 114V
I know the load rating is higher than the stock tires that came with the truck and I was wondering if these would be appropriate for hauling a small 2 horse trailer.
ETA: The hauling itself would be limited, a small handful of times through out the year, limited within a 1-2 hour direction. Horse and trailer combo would be between 5klbs-6klbs
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I would not think so. First off with 22" rims that means the tires themselves probably have very little sidewall. I don't think they are load range d or e either.
I would be putting tires that are more appropriate for the truck for towing purposes.
Refer to your door cert for what was suppose to be there.
A LT in the right size would be fine.
I would be putting tires that are more appropriate for the truck for towing purposes.
Refer to your door cert for what was suppose to be there.
A LT in the right size would be fine.
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I am very new to the truck world and I do not know what a LT is unfortunately. I would prefer to stay as close to the looks this truck has and the original tire size was for 17" rims with a load rating of 110. I've read on here that going with 20s might be an ok compromise, but I admit to being hopeful I could still keep the 22s.
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20" and you can find several choices in a good tire for towing.
LT stands for light truck
P is for passenger
Ideally a LT is best. Better at dissipating heat and stiffer sidewall.
Then there is the ply rating. The higher the ply's the more load it can take.
E rated is 10 plys. This is ideal.
LT stands for light truck
P is for passenger
Ideally a LT is best. Better at dissipating heat and stiffer sidewall.
Then there is the ply rating. The higher the ply's the more load it can take.
E rated is 10 plys. This is ideal.
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I'd be more concerned about the ability of the truck first.
I tend to doubt your truck is rated to pull 6,000 pounds.
Here's a link to the towing guide that covers your truck: http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/...guideApr08.pdf
I tend to doubt your truck is rated to pull 6,000 pounds.
Here's a link to the towing guide that covers your truck: http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/...guideApr08.pdf
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Thanks, though we did a lot of research into this truck for its towing capacity before purchasing it. What we found was that it was rated for 6,900 to low 7000.
Though I plan on keeping everything under 5klbs anyway since from what I have also read changes in tires and rims can effect how much it can safely tow anyway.
Though I plan on keeping everything under 5klbs anyway since from what I have also read changes in tires and rims can effect how much it can safely tow anyway.
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Thanks, though we did a lot of research into this truck for its towing capacity before purchasing it. What we found was that it was rated for 6,900 to low 7000.
Though I plan on keeping everything under 5klbs anyway since from what I have also read changes in tires and rims can effect how much it can safely tow anyway.
Though I plan on keeping everything under 5klbs anyway since from what I have also read changes in tires and rims can effect how much it can safely tow anyway.
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True enough, but Ive also read live weight tows differently than dead weight so I also want to make sure I have wiggle room as well, plus I figure the lower I can keep everything the happier my truck will be.
Most of the time I will only be hauling one horse and since the odds of an overnight haul are pretty slim, my one horse plus tack, hay, potential feed, and water will only be around 1,200. The trailers I am currently looking at run between 2klbs and 3klbs so that brings me to 4200lbs for one horse if I get one at 3klbs. If I were to add another horse that would bring me to maybe 5300 on the high side for a larger 16h TWH. Assuming I bring the feed and water plus additional tack. The feed and water come out to roughly 218lbs and the trips I take will be within an hours drive and have access to water on property.
Most of the time I will only be hauling one horse and since the odds of an overnight haul are pretty slim, my one horse plus tack, hay, potential feed, and water will only be around 1,200. The trailers I am currently looking at run between 2klbs and 3klbs so that brings me to 4200lbs for one horse if I get one at 3klbs. If I were to add another horse that would bring me to maybe 5300 on the high side for a larger 16h TWH. Assuming I bring the feed and water plus additional tack. The feed and water come out to roughly 218lbs and the trips I take will be within an hours drive and have access to water on property.
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