E Load Rated BFG ATs... What to Buy??? And a Review
My stock 100 needs tires... okay, doesn't "need" tires. But well, you know. With the flares and running boards removed, torsion bar adjustment coming... it's getting some new tires - today if I can pick them. And yes, this is primarily for looks... I don't "need" bigger ATs.
I have an appointment today at Discount Tire to have a set of these put on: BFG ATs; 275/70/18s; Load Rating: E
My current tires: Michelin Latitude Tour HP; P275/60R-18 111H BSW, apparently aren't load rated. Well, there's nothing on the tire to indicate a load rating. Even Michelin's website leaves this off. Via other sites, I've found this in regard to load rating...
- Load index: 98
- Load index / speed rating: 111h
- Load rating: Standard (uhm... standard for whom?)
So, I've got to assume they're A rated or something in the "plush; don't exceed two golf bags and two retrievers" load rating. They're supposed to be for "luxury SUVs"
My concern is that, with E-Rated 275/70/18 BFG ATs, the 100 will look great... and ride like crap. My truck is NOT a trail rig. It will see occasional, light trail use. It is usually empty - I don't have drawers, bins, shovels, axes, spare parts, aux tanks... I'm usually on my way to the store... not a safari. Getting cold feet on the E-rated tires... which are VERY common in the larger 18 sizes.
Thoughts?
Should I cancel my appointment and find a D rated tire?
Will I notice the difference in D and E?
If I keep the Es at 36psi will they be mildly compliant?
My stock 100 needs tires... okay, doesn't "need" tires. But well, you know. With the flares and running boards removed, torsion bar adjustment coming... it's getting some new tires - today if I can pick them. And yes, this is primarily for looks... I don't "need" bigger ATs.
I have an appointment today at Discount Tire to have a set of these put on: BFG ATs; 275/70/18s; Load Rating: E
My current tires: Michelin Latitude Tour HP; P275/60R-18 111H BSW, apparently aren't load rated. Well, there's nothing on the tire to indicate a load rating. Even Michelin's website leaves this off. Via other sites, I've found this in regard to load rating...
- Load index: 98
- Load index / speed rating: 111h
- Load rating: Standard (uhm... standard for whom?)
So, I've got to assume they're A rated or something in the "plush; don't exceed two golf bags and two retrievers" load rating. They're supposed to be for "luxury SUVs"
My concern is that, with E-Rated 275/70/18 BFG ATs, the 100 will look great... and ride like crap. My truck is NOT a trail rig. It will see occasional, light trail use. It is usually empty - I don't have drawers, bins, shovels, axes, spare parts, aux tanks... I'm usually on my way to the store... not a safari. Getting cold feet on the E-rated tires... which are VERY common in the larger 18 sizes.
Thoughts?
Should I cancel my appointment and find a D rated tire?
Will I notice the difference in D and E?
If I keep the Es at 36psi will they be mildly compliant?
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