Thread: 40's and 17s
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Old 01-08-2019, 10:33 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by Mudn_1 View Post
Going to be installing a set of 40" tires on a 17. Is there a safe calculation for tow capacity? I won't be towing often with this truck, but If I do, I just want to know that its safe. Trailer and Load would probably be 10-12k with a max distance of roughly 500 miles. The Tires are 6 ply but rated at 3195 Lbs.

also, the load will be centered over trailer axles, so tongue weight shouldn't be very much.



What size wheels?
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