Towing and tires?
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 5,491
Likes: 16
From: Kuna ID
Towing and tires?
I just got some new wheels, 17x9, but can't afford decent tires yet. I am using the tires that are currently on the wheels until I get the money for some good tires. The tires I have right now are Toyo Proxes, 285/60R17. They are rated to hold 2601lbs each. The tires I will get hold 3300lbs each. Will I be okay with the Proxes for a little bit. I have an 10k rated 18' flatbed I pull around. I will need to pickup my quads from the shop soon, and don't want to be in danger of overloading these tires. My truck weighs 6300lbs, I figure combined the tires will hold 10,400lbs, but with a trailer, the extra weight will be on the rear. Should I at least avoid pulling any full size vehicles on my trailer until I get new tires.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 382
Likes: 0
From: Big Red country
The only weight of the trailers' that is on the truck is the tongue weight. Those tires are fine. As a side note, you should be using an equalizing hitch. That will shift some of the trailer weight to the front axle. Once you have one, you won't go back.
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,511
Likes: 0
From: Marion, VA
When you do buy new tires, LT (light truck)tires rather than P (passenger) tires makes a much better tire for towing. The sidewalls are stiffer and it makes towing nicer even though the ride is slightly harsher. Seems odd to me that almost all pickups have passenger car tires on them from the factory.
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 5,491
Likes: 16
From: Kuna ID
Originally Posted by scafes
Good point. He doesn't say whether they are P or LT's. I am not familiar with the Toyo label.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rick chi-town
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
23
Oct 11, 2005 10:12 PM
