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I asked around off the cuff in different threads but still trying to figure this out.
swap stock OBX duelers (41 lb 32.1x10.2) to 275/70r18 (33.2x11.1). They only come in E. Unfortunately. The best tire I’m seeing for comfort etc given I’m in E load land, without exceeding 60 lbs, are the Cooper AT3 XLT at 57 lbs.
I plan on getting the higher gearing. But how concerned should I be adding 16 lbs of weight per wheel. Big impact on MPG, or just handling? I heard since it’s sprung weight i times it by 6, that’s 400 lbs of static weight. Making a 5000 lb truck feel like a 5400 sounds, doesn’t sound great. Then again, the BL 33” tires are C rated and 50 lbs so that plus lift and maybe the ride quality of my OBX is about the same as a stock BL? Possibly better with softer suspension.
Am I over thinking this...since just about every other guy here is planning on going from a stock P rated tire to an LT
swap stock OBX duelers (41 lb 32.1x10.2) to 275/70r18 (33.2x11.1). They only come in E. Unfortunately. The best tire I’m seeing for comfort etc given I’m in E load land, without exceeding 60 lbs, are the Cooper AT3 XLT at 57 lbs.
I plan on getting the higher gearing. But how concerned should I be adding 16 lbs of weight per wheel. Big impact on MPG, or just handling? I heard since it’s sprung weight i times it by 6, that’s 400 lbs of static weight. Making a 5000 lb truck feel like a 5400 sounds, doesn’t sound great. Then again, the BL 33” tires are C rated and 50 lbs so that plus lift and maybe the ride quality of my OBX is about the same as a stock BL? Possibly better with softer suspension.
Am I over thinking this...since just about every other guy here is planning on going from a stock P rated tire to an LT
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