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Originally Posted by Jcop243
Correct me if Im wrong...Overrated tires doesn't matter if your suspension cant carry the weight. 2 - 7000lb (14000lbs) axel and 4 tires at 3520lb each mean it is a perfect balance with tires that can carry max weight of 14080lbs. Putting tires that can carry 21000 lbs mean nothing when your suspension snaps.
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Absolutely correct. However, the thinking is that the heavier tires will hold up better since they will be loaded far under their weight rating. True/false, don't know, only studies would prove that theory out.
The suspension is always rated at it's weakest link, and putting over rated tires on stock wheels does not increase the tires capacity since the wheels themselves may not be rated to that of the tire, and is still the weakest link.
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