Level & Larger Tires Towing
01-22-2017, 03:32 PM
#11
Basically a change from 3.73 to 3.55 as stated. Should still be capable of towing 7000+ lb unless it's very heavily optioned or you carry a lot of extra weight in the cab.
However the extra 80-100 lb of rotating mass (assuming your getting LT Tires) will effect performance too.
Back to back testing showed going from All Season to an Aggressive All Terrain cost 2.2 mpg. Going from Pmetric to LT also cost fuel mileage. Throw in the larger tire size and don't be surprised if you lose 3-4 mpg.
Those tires should clear without a Level but if you do one you might consider adding air bags as you might be overworking your hitch asking the WDH to level another 2" assuming you have one.
However the extra 80-100 lb of rotating mass (assuming your getting LT Tires) will effect performance too.
Back to back testing showed going from All Season to an Aggressive All Terrain cost 2.2 mpg. Going from Pmetric to LT also cost fuel mileage. Throw in the larger tire size and don't be surprised if you lose 3-4 mpg.
Those tires should clear without a Level but if you do one you might consider adding air bags as you might be overworking your hitch asking the WDH to level another 2" assuming you have one.
Last edited by Gene K; 01-22-2017 at 03:37 PM.
