Apologies up front not trying to beat a dead horse here with another tire question...Long time lurker and I am in a downward spiral of analysis here and hoping someone can chime in…
I have a new to me FWC Eagle Shell model.
Near as I can tell weight is 680 empty and figure another 350 lbs with arb fridge and gear. Plan is to keep it as light and simple as possible.
It is going on my 2006 Tundra Double Cab 4wd, truck has 110k on it and I am planning on keeping for a long time.
I have Rad Flow coil overs going on the front and it has Ride Rite airbags w on board compressor, heavy duty Bilstein shocks and heavy duty Hellwig sway bar in the rear, seems to handle the camper well though have only done one shake down run to a local campground. I am going to get the front suspension installed and see the rear stock leaf packs along with the airbags is sufficient before diving into a new leaf pack.
Camper is going to be on maybe 4 weeks a year at very most, road trips to get to off road areas ala 395 Corridor/Death Valley-nothing hardcore wheeling wise.
I am torn on what tires to put on, can’t find any load range D tires I like and am hesitant to go E rated tires and lug them around for most of the year when the camper is not on, concerned about potentially rough ride and heavier weight but maybe I am overthinking that part of it?
I am thinking C range LT with load rating of 116 should be up to the task, GVWR on the tundra is 6600 and should be under that. Load range 116 is over 11,000 over the 4 tires. I have narrowed down the tire choices to Toyo Open Country, Falken Wildpeaks or BFG KO2's in 285/70/17 going on SCS Rims with -10 offset.
Appreciate any feedback especially from any members not running E rated tires, a few pics of the rig on the maiden voyage, I have wanted a 4WC for so many years and am loving this thing so far!!
Really hoping to avoid have two sets of wheels as it is just one more thing to do when trying to get out the door but I can see the logic in having a second of E rated tires for longer trips and I will have the stock ones sitting here after the SCS Stealth 10's go on.
Thanks
RB
I have a new to me FWC Eagle Shell model.
Near as I can tell weight is 680 empty and figure another 350 lbs with arb fridge and gear. Plan is to keep it as light and simple as possible.
It is going on my 2006 Tundra Double Cab 4wd, truck has 110k on it and I am planning on keeping for a long time.
I have Rad Flow coil overs going on the front and it has Ride Rite airbags w on board compressor, heavy duty Bilstein shocks and heavy duty Hellwig sway bar in the rear, seems to handle the camper well though have only done one shake down run to a local campground. I am going to get the front suspension installed and see the rear stock leaf packs along with the airbags is sufficient before diving into a new leaf pack.
Camper is going to be on maybe 4 weeks a year at very most, road trips to get to off road areas ala 395 Corridor/Death Valley-nothing hardcore wheeling wise.
I am torn on what tires to put on, can’t find any load range D tires I like and am hesitant to go E rated tires and lug them around for most of the year when the camper is not on, concerned about potentially rough ride and heavier weight but maybe I am overthinking that part of it?
I am thinking C range LT with load rating of 116 should be up to the task, GVWR on the tundra is 6600 and should be under that. Load range 116 is over 11,000 over the 4 tires. I have narrowed down the tire choices to Toyo Open Country, Falken Wildpeaks or BFG KO2's in 285/70/17 going on SCS Rims with -10 offset.
Appreciate any feedback especially from any members not running E rated tires, a few pics of the rig on the maiden voyage, I have wanted a 4WC for so many years and am loving this thing so far!!
Really hoping to avoid have two sets of wheels as it is just one more thing to do when trying to get out the door but I can see the logic in having a second of E rated tires for longer trips and I will have the stock ones sitting here after the SCS Stealth 10's go on.
Thanks
RB
