Rims – Weight ratings (what dealer says vs common sense)?
I was given a set of aluminum 8 lug rims that are 16.5″ x 12″ for my 1989 Chevy Suburban R2500. The rims are identical to the ones in the link below, except they are just bright aluminum rather than chromed. Any ways, there is a sticker on in rims that say “max load 2000lbs”. This is where I am concerned, the Suburban I have is a 3/4-ton, however it is a HD model and according to vehicle scales it weighs 10,436lbs. It was a custom ordered vehicle with a one ton frame and rear end and massive suspension, if you do the math and distribute 10K lbs to 4 wheels, that exceeds what the rims state they are limited to. Now I know there is more weight on the front than the rear, but it still comes out as exceeding what the manufacturer says. Yet every tire dealership I have been to says it doesn’t make any difference and it’s safe to use these tims on this truck. Are they full of it and just tyring to make a sale or what?
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i70/foxiemeep/rims.jpg
they will be just fine.
edit: and if they safeguard at 60%, then it should be good for 3300+
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