06 F150 tires for tow
#1
06 F150 tires for tow
Hi all -
I currently have BFG 35-12.5-17 mud terrains. I tow a 27' Travel Trailer (6000#). I have quickly learned my current tires are not good for towing. I know the rule is go with "E" rated tires for towing. My current "D" rated tires have a 3000# rating on a mud terrain. Will I notice a big difference going to an E rated tired 33" All Terrain?
thank you all,
Don
I currently have BFG 35-12.5-17 mud terrains. I tow a 27' Travel Trailer (6000#). I have quickly learned my current tires are not good for towing. I know the rule is go with "E" rated tires for towing. My current "D" rated tires have a 3000# rating on a mud terrain. Will I notice a big difference going to an E rated tired 33" All Terrain?
thank you all,
Don
#2
Originally Posted by 06f150sc
Hi all -
I currently have BFG 35-12.5-17 mud terrains. I tow a 27' Travel Trailer (6000#). I have quickly learned my current tires are not good for towing. I know the rule is go with "E" rated tires for towing. My current "D" rated tires have a 3000# rating on a mud terrain. Will I notice a big difference going to an E rated tired 33" All Terrain?
thank you all,
Don
I currently have BFG 35-12.5-17 mud terrains. I tow a 27' Travel Trailer (6000#). I have quickly learned my current tires are not good for towing. I know the rule is go with "E" rated tires for towing. My current "D" rated tires have a 3000# rating on a mud terrain. Will I notice a big difference going to an E rated tired 33" All Terrain?
thank you all,
Don
#3
Originally Posted by kingfish51
No, and Es are really overkill on an F150. The biggest problem with your setup is size. You have a very large sidewall that is going to flex, no matter what load range.
#4
Originally Posted by 06f150sc
Thanks, so going from 35" down to 33" will help. Probably should go back down to a 265-70-17 for best towing safety.....
Also the larger the tire, the lower the towing capacity, unless you lower the gear ration. As far as stock ratings, just going from 31" tires to 32" lowers it by 500lbs.