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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by freekyFX4
The most important thing to consider with aftermarket wheels and tires on a truck that you will use to tow a heavy trailer is the ply rating on the tires and the weight rating on the wheels. My wheels are rated at 3300 lbs each and my tires are E-rated, which is a 10-ply equivalent. The heavy-duty package is unnecessary. That adds heavy duty suspension and 8-lug wheels. I would stick with the factory tow package, which includes the electrical upgrades and tranny cooler. It will enable you to charge a battery on the trailer as well.

7-lug wheels + 4.10 gears
 
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by asinatra

7-lug wheels + 4.10 gears
Oh yeah...sorry. 7-lug, not eight. I was tired last night when I posted...I had been awake for 34 hours. Damned night shift!
 
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