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Just got my license plates the dealer applied for me. They are C class license plates which in Illinois means 8,000-10,000 pounds vehicle. I thought my 2020 Ram 2500 is less then 8,000 pounds?
 
FL didn't care. NC I tagged my 2500 for 11000. As long as I didn't exceed the axle weights I was golden. I'll be going to 14000 for my 3500 once I get my CDL.
 
If it is a tradesman with a Power Wagon option then it is only 8565GVWR the rating is on the door sticker.
 
I’m in Illinois, also. The plate class letter has nothing to do with the truck’s GVWR. It only has to do with the actual weight of the truck’s axles at any given time. The dealer will always default to applying for class c on a 2500 because it makes the most sense. You can change plates whenever you want. If it’s just you always driving around in a 2500 hemi, and you know you’ll never use a heavy trailer, then you can get B plates. If you haul a 5th wheel, and load your truck to where it gets you up to your front and rear axle weight ratings, then you would get D plates for up to 12k weight rating. The plate registration has nothing to do with safety or the vehicle’s capabilities, but rather, how much “tax” you owe for the “damage” that the weight of your vehicle is going to cause to pubic roads.
 
Jimmy07 said:
I’m in Illinois, also. The plate class letter has nothing to do with the truck’s GVWR. It only has to do with the actual weight of the truck’s axles at any given time. The dealer will always default to applying for class c on a 2500 because it makes the most sense. You can change plates whenever you want. If it’s just you always driving around in a 2500 hemi, and you know you’ll never use a heavy trailer, then you can get B plates. If you haul a 5th wheel, and load your truck to where it gets you up to your front and rear axle weight ratings, then you would get D plates for up to 12k weight rating. The plate registration has nothing to do with safety or the vehicle’s capabilities, but rather, how much “tax” you owe for the “damage” that the weight of your vehicle is going to cause to pubic roads.
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Finally the correct answer...I was just guessing!
 
Jimmy07 said:
I’m in Illinois, also. The plate class letter has nothing to do with the truck’s GVWR. It only has to do with the actual weight of the truck’s axles at any given time. The dealer will always default to applying for class c on a 2500 because it makes the most sense. You can change plates whenever you want. If it’s just you always driving around in a 2500 hemi, and you know you’ll never use a heavy trailer, then you can get B plates. If you haul a 5th wheel, and load your truck to where it gets you up to your front and rear axle weight ratings, then you would get D plates for up to 12k weight rating. The plate registration has nothing to do with safety or the vehicle’s capabilities, but rather, how much “tax” you owe for the “damage” that the weight of your vehicle is going to cause to pubic roads.
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Really good answer but also debatable...So if I apply for B plate then I can't tow or haul anything heavier withing the B class right? If I do what will be the consequences? Since it's not safety issue cops won't pull me over. The only thing I would have to worry about is IRS pulling me over and tell me to get on scale. Am I correct? So why pay more for the C class ?
 
kristof said:
Really good answer but also debatable...So if I apply for B plate then I can't tow or haul anything heavier withing the B class right? If I do what will be the consequences? Since it's not safety issue cops won't pull me over. The only thing I would have to worry about is IRS pulling me over and tell me to get on scale. Am I correct? So why pay more for the C class ?
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If someone gets a 2500 hemi, and they know for a fact that the only thing it’s going to spend it’s life doing is drive to work and getting groceries, then B plates would be fine, because the truck will probably never weigh over 8k. In the highly unlikely event you get pulled over, and they suspect and determine your truck is over it’s registered weight, the only citation they can possibly issue is improper registration. It’s the equivalent of having an expired sticker. IRS doesn’t pull you over for stuff like that, as it’s not their business. The only way you would probably get pulled over is if you are displaying a B plate, and you are OBVIOUSLY loaded to the point that they know for sure there’s no way you’re under 8K. C plates are new in Illinois, so they weren’t offered when I got my 2500 hemi. I started off with D plates, then once they raised all the registration fees by ~$100, I said screw it, and got B plates. This also lets me avoid the yearly safety inspection that was required for the D plates. I’m not sure if they require a safety inspection with C plates, though.
 
Jimmy07 said:
If someone gets a 2500 hemi, and they know for a fact that the only thing it’s going to spend it’s life doing is drive to work and getting groceries, then B plates would be fine, because the truck will probably never weigh over 8k. In the highly unlikely event you get pulled over, and they suspect and determine your truck is over it’s registered weight, the only citation they can possibly issue is improper registration. It’s the equivalent of having an expired sticker. IRS doesn’t pull you over for stuff like that, as it’s not their business. The only way you would probably get pulled over is if you are displaying a B plate, and you are OBVIOUSLY loaded to the point that they know for sure there’s no way you’re under 8K. C plates are new in Illinois, so they weren’t offered when I got my 2500 hemi. I started off with D plates, then once they raised all the registration fees by ~$100, I said screw it, and got B plates. This also lets me avoid the yearly safety inspection that was required for the D plates. I’m not sure if they require a safety inspection with C plates, though.
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Safety Inspection? I have to check on that. B or C plates. Does it matter if the weight is pulled or hauled? What I mean is can I pull a 8,000 lbs travel trailer with Ram 1500 with B plates on it? Is this legal or they can fine me for improper plates?
 
kristof said:
Safety Inspection? I have to check on that. B or C plates. Does it matter if the weight is pulled or hauled? What I mean is can I pull a 8,000 lbs travel trailer with Ram 1500 with B plates on it? Is this legal or they can fine me for improper plates?
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The only thing that matters for the truck plates is the weight of the truck’s axles. If you have a travel trailer hooked up, and you drive the front and rear tires of the truck on a scale, it is that total weight that matters. If you have an 8k trailer hooked up to a 1500, and the truck’s axle weights total under 8k, then B plates are fine.
 
Jimmy07 said:
The only thing that matters for the truck plates is the weight of the truck’s axles. If you have a travel trailer hooked up, and you drive the front and rear tires of the truck on a scale, it is that total weight that matters. If you have an 8k trailer hooked up to a 1500, and the truck’s axle weights total under 8k, then B plates are fine.
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Okay. That's the stuff I want to know. Don't want to deal with state police on my way to Colorado or somewhere else.
 
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