Land-roamer
Advanced Member
Hi all,
Happy 2011!
Planning a tire upgrade in the Spring.
Truck is now fitted with 6-7 year old 245/75/R16 range E tires. Some cracking gives me concern, so I'll get new trucks on the truck (96 Dodge 3/4 ton with helper springs and sway bar in the back) before heading very far with the Alaskan.
I'm debating on whether to stick with the stock tire size (245/75) or going up a bit (say, 265/75 or 285/75). One reason to consider going up is to get a taller tire which would lower rpm's a bit on the highway (have 4.10 gearing), and they are also a bit wider so have greater load capacity per tire (3400 vs 3040 pounds). One concern of higher tires (33 vs 30.5 in) is possibly more trouble jacking the camper onto the truck...
Any suggestions? Is 3040 pounds per wheel sufficient capacity in a range E tire to support the weight of a 10foot NCO Alaskan?
Thanks,
--Robert
Happy 2011!
Planning a tire upgrade in the Spring.
Truck is now fitted with 6-7 year old 245/75/R16 range E tires. Some cracking gives me concern, so I'll get new trucks on the truck (96 Dodge 3/4 ton with helper springs and sway bar in the back) before heading very far with the Alaskan.
I'm debating on whether to stick with the stock tire size (245/75) or going up a bit (say, 265/75 or 285/75). One reason to consider going up is to get a taller tire which would lower rpm's a bit on the highway (have 4.10 gearing), and they are also a bit wider so have greater load capacity per tire (3400 vs 3040 pounds). One concern of higher tires (33 vs 30.5 in) is possibly more trouble jacking the camper onto the truck...
Any suggestions? Is 3040 pounds per wheel sufficient capacity in a range E tire to support the weight of a 10foot NCO Alaskan?
Thanks,
--Robert