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load range verus load index and cheap tires ? [message #359981] Thu, 05 November 2020 06:52 Go to previous message
hertfordnc is currently offline  hertfordnc   United States
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A lot if what i read on GMC pages says we need Load Range E tires which are apparently good for over 3000 lb. or 18,000 lb total, is that right?

Why so much excess capacity ? I'm a big fan of excess capacity (that's why i have an Excursion) but I want to understand.

Meanwhile there are SUV tires on Amazon for under $100 that are 'Load Index 108T' which means they'll take 2200 lb and go 118 MPH.


For a 23 footer a total capacity of 13,200 LB seems just about right.



Dave & Ellen Silva Hertford, NC 76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021 It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
 
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