Hey all, i'm hoping someone can shed some light into load ranges for me. I'll also provide some background info into my particular situation which has me stumped.
I have a 2017 Silverado 3500HD Gas
Suspension MAXX Level (turned up for a total of 2") so there's still about a 1" rake
Front differential has been dropped
bumper has been shimmed out 5/8"
will run stock wheels (18's)
I pull a 29' snowmobile trailer at least 20 times in the winter, and several times in the summer
I would like to upgrade to a gooseneck snowmobile trailer at some point (roughly 6100 lbs empty) plus 5-6 sleds (roughly another 3,000 lbs) for a total around 10,000 lbs
I will be running Cooper AT3 XLT's, but i'm going back and fourth on 295/70/18's and 35x12.5's. Both have a E load range, which is a 10ply tire.
The 35's have a service description of 123 (or 3417 lbs). The 295/70/18's are 126 (3748 lbs).
So... If i'm interpreting this all correctly, the tires are made exactly the same, but the 295's will have a high load capacity? Is this difference make or break with a heavy truck and trailer? What would you do? I've done enough research to know both size's will fit fine without any issues.
I want it to look good, but also function well for what I use it for. Any input is appreciated.
Chart from Cooper Tires below. Thank you!