 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Denver
Posts: 103
Real Name: Calvin
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Denver
Posts: 103
Real Name: Calvin
|
I would definitely agree that gearing is the way to go. I never really towed with stock tires, but I did move back to Denver from Salt Lake after I did my mods with 285/70r17 KO2s in C load. I got the 6X12 Uhaul trailer and filled it up all the way with my motorcycle and other stuff, along with the back of my car. I'd estimate the trailer was in the 4K lbs range. On that drive I had to go up Vail pass (10K+ feet) and also climb up to the Eisenhower tunnel. Definitely wasn't fast, but I never felt like the truck was struggling. I averaged around 12.9mpg on that part of the trip.
That amount of rotational mass that was added is pretty considerable. I'd say it's a combination of the size and weight affecting you, maybe even tread pattern. If you keep both sets...just swap out for towing!
__________________
2006 Sport Edition 4x4 V8
Bilstein 6112 w/ King 700# springs (5th clip), Toytec 2" springs in the rear w/ ICON 2.0,
CBI single hoop front bumper, Smittybilt 9500 XRC, RCI steel full skid package, 285/70r17 BFG KO2s on TRD Offroad wheels
|
