Mr. Adventure -
On the CAT Scale, the tow vehicle's rear axle weight was 3680 pounds.
The tires are OK. The sidewall rating is 1984 lbs @ 44 psi, or 3968 pounds for the pair. I run them at 40 psi when trailering, so I'm sure the rating is a bit less. Not much margin, but I don't think they were past their rating.
The GAWR-Rear on the doorpost sticker is 3400 pounds, so that is where my problem lies. I won't do that again.
Incidentally, running the tires at 40 psi produces overinflation wear as expected. But with the trailer behind, vehicle handling feels much more crisp and sure, so I do it. When the trip is done, I drop them back to a normal 34 psi, per the doorpost sticker.
Bill
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