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Forum: 4x4 03-29-2014, 11:07 AM
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Posted By ANZAC
Re: Finalizing My 16” Wheel & Tire Size Decision

6084# is the combined rating of two 245/75-18E tires (3042 ea @80psi). Ford has to rate the capacity at the weakest link in the system.

The SF rear axle is rated at 6340#.

Mike[/quote]

OK,...
Forum: 4x4 03-29-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,326
Posted By ANZAC
Re: Finalizing My 16” Wheel & Tire Size Decision

Most of the wheels around aren't even rated at 3100. I've driven over all kinds of awful roads on the Mojaves, no issues. My rear axle scale weight with gear is around 5600.

My recollection is...
Forum: 4x4 03-19-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By ANZAC
Re: Finalizing My 16” Wheel & Tire Size Decision

The weight is unimportant when you have the unsprung weight of a solid axle, rotors etc.

Strength, on the other hand, is VERY important.... if you've ever seen a cracked wheel on your SMB!
Forum: 4x4 03-19-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,326
Posted By ANZAC
Re: Finalizing My 16” Wheel & Tire Size Decision

I'm running Mojaves and 285/75 16.
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