what's the difference?

Suprcynic · 03-09-2009, 08:41 PM

I have the stock dodge Steel rims with 265/70/17 e rated bfg's on my truck now. They are rated for just under 3200 pounds a piece. I tow fairly heavy on occasion and they do fine. I am looking at a new set of h2 rims wrapped in new 315/70/17 bfg's with the same weight rating but d rated. What is the difference going to be? Can I still tow the same? I've talked to 3 different hummer dealers as well as hummer in detroit and the consensus on h2 rims is 3300-3500 pounds so my question really pertains to the tires.

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**Cummins in Kansas** · 03-09-2009, 09:58 PM

Nothing! Some people on here get real caught up with letters when they should be looking at the weight rating in pounds. If you look at a 265-75-16 that is E rated then look at the same tire in a 285-75-16 D rated most of the time the carrying weight of the tire is the same.

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Suprcynic Anti-Environmentalist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sanford,FL/Houston,TX Posts: 1,610 Thanks: 93 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Suprcynic's Truck Pics	what's the difference? I have the stock dodge Steel rims with 265/70/17 e rated bfg's on my truck now. They are rated for just under 3200 pounds a piece. I tow fairly heavy on occasion and they do fine. I am looking at a new set of h2 rims wrapped in new 315/70/17 bfg's with the same weight rating but d rated. What is the difference going to be? Can I still tow the same? I've talked to 3 different hummer dealers as well as hummer in detroit and the consensus on h2 rims is 3300-3500 pounds so my question really pertains to the tires. __________________ 2006 5.9 2500 Regular Cab 4x4 auto SLT. Leveling kit, Debadged, AFE Pro-dry Intake, Quad Boost Fooler, AirLift 5k bags, ATS Exhaust Manifold, Second Gen Intake Horn, Full Dipricol Gauges, Glock 36 Security System, Boss Gooseneck Hitch, Tekonsha P3, Flashtech HID's, Wheland 6 way strobes, 5" FBD turbo back, Zapco 360.4 w/Bostons.

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03-09-2009, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cummins in Kansas Kansas Chapter VP Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manhattan/Great Bend,KS Posts: 376 Thanks: 20 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Cummins in Kansas's Truck Pics	Nothing! Some people on here get real caught up with letters when they should be looking at the weight rating in pounds. If you look at a 265-75-16 that is E rated then look at the same tire in a 285-75-16 D rated most of the time the carrying weight of the tire is the same. __________________ 2002 quad cab LB,24 valve CUMMINS,4x4 3.55 Dana 60F,70R Kansas Cummins Crew ...Vice President http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/ka...mins-crew.html Proud supporter of my RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS!!! Live by the 2nd......