Load Range E Tires?

[REDrum]

Many of their E-load AT's have the severe snow rating symbol on them.

True, but, with such stiff sidewalls, they will suffer significant trammeling in anything deeper than 4"

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Mine did just fine through last winter in Utah. Many days with lots more than 4" of snow.

 

[nball]

Maybe I'm a total n00b, but how does anyone find AT tires in 31+" with D weight range?

Am I crazy? …*or lacking in skills?

 

[Bighead]

Maybe I'm a total n00b, but how does anyone find AT tires in 31+" with D weight range?

Am I crazy? …*or lacking in skills?

You just have to search. What size wheel do you have...16" or 18"?

Off the top of my head, Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/75-16s come in a D and E. I'm looking at getting the Nittos in this size and a D for my 100-series.

 

[Topmounter]

It's not on the BFG website any longer, but when I bought my AT KO's, BFG said specifically that the E's were not recommended for heavy snow conditions.

 

[nball]

You just have to search. What size wheel do you have...16" or 18"?

Off the top of my head, Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/75-16s come in a D and E. I'm looking at getting the Nittos in this size and a D for my 100-series.

I've been digging but coming up with nothing. Every 285 * * tire I find is load E. In the end I would prefer D but I guess I will go E if that's what it takes.

Where are you finding/getting your tires from?

Thanks

nball

 

[Bighead]

Have you gone to Tire Rack? Do a search based on size then narrow it down by checking the load range on the left side of the screen.

I'll go to there and to 1010Tires.com to get an idea whats available and then start searching for local vendors from there. I usually end up buying mine from Discount Tire.

 

[wyocoyote]

I'm just looking at the different available tires - don't worry, I'm not looking for a recommendation - and noticed that many of them are only available in Load Range E in the 285/75-16 and some other sizes. In addition, some of them are available in the D or E rating with E being more expensive.

My idea was to get a C or D rated tire. Will the E rating affect the ride too much on the LC or will it be fine? Usually I associate the E rating with trailer towing.

Just read through the latest 2 pages of postings hoping to find adavantages/disadvantages of load ranges off road.
one truck I have requires E its a big heavy dually that carries a camper. My fzj80 loaded down I'm sure would be better off with the E load rating.
but on a lighter truck like a hilux or 4runner, I am curious what would be the best choice for off road. Is E always more durable in a given tire make/model?

 

[hankinid]

Just read through the latest 2 pages of postings hoping to find adavantages/disadvantages of load ranges off road.
one truck I have requires E its a big heavy dually that carries a camper. My fzj80 loaded down I'm sure would be better off with the E load rating.
but on a lighter truck like a hilux or 4runner, I am curious what would be the best choice for off road. Is E always more durable in a given tire make/model?

I have 285x75-16 Toyo AT's in load range E. Perfect chalk marks with 40psi front and 43psi rear.

The E-range tires were a bit cheaper than the D-range equivalent. I'm not sure I could tell the difference between the two, but that's just me. has the same tires on her Ram 2500 which regularly hauls a 3-horse trailer with 2 or 3 horses inside. Pressures are ~10psi higher than the LX front and rear.

hth

Steve

 

[bwell]

I have duratrac's in load range C size 265/75r16 - only because I had them on a Tacoma before the 100. I think you are going in the right direction with E rated tires instead of C. If you absolutely never tow/load the truck down you would be fine. My personal experience, loaded down, pulling a small boat with camping gear and family, loaded up, inflated to 50psi (cold max psi). They leave a little to be desired in stiffness with that much weight, even loaded under their max weight rating. For comfort cruising around town, @35 psi I get an even wear patch using the chalk method described above. Off-roading at 18 psi they conform to anything.

Any advice you receive from a "tire store" I would take with a grain of salt... 99% of them working there are simply punching a time card trying to make ends meet. The 45 psi issue someone mentioned above is most likely a store policy to cover their behind. I couldn't even get a legitimate answer from a Goodyear corporate customer service representative regarding to duratracs that have 3 ply sidewalls. Even then I went to a store and checked one out, ohhh they were still wrong same paper thin 2 ply just like on the 265's I currently have. Sorry for the long rant