Tire Load Ratings

[ColoradoYeti]

Did a search and didn't find too much on this. Is anyone running E load range on a stock weight truck? I found a killer deal on some discontinued Cooper ATRs, but they are E1 rated. I'm worried the ride is going to be too stiff and any savings on the tires are going to be eaten up by decreased gas mileage.

I run Revo 2s load rated C right now and don't mind the ride comfort for what its worth.

 

[BCR4619]

I was running 31/10.5/R15 LR C BFG AT's then switched to 265/75R16 LR E's and I know they are a slightly bigger tire and I noticed it right away but now it feels the same. Milage is about the same.

 

[ColoradoYeti]

Finally found a full spec sheet online. Seems like the weight difference is only 1.5 lbs between the C rated rubber and the E. I run my tires at 45 psi city driving so stiffness shouldn't bother me. I'll give them a shot....

BTW anyone know why the price increase in tires the last few years. 40k ago I put on a set of Revos for $180/tire installed. I can't find the same ones for under $230 now. Before my 80 I ran 35s on my 60, never paid north of $200 for mid-level shoes!

 

[IanB]

Most of the tires offered in 285/75/16 are E-load only, so that's what I'll be going with. Interested to hear what other have to say though. Coming from 3rd gen 4Runners, the E-load tires seemed to ride harsh on those, but these are bigger trucks all around...

 

[MAINEFJ40]

A lot of guys are running Goodyear duratrac 285's which are E rated. I love mine and most reviews I've looked at people seem to like there's.

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[SFSig]

I've got BFG AT E-loads. I believe there's more ply's all around... It is a stiffer ride than the D's I had before, but those were on a different vehicle so it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison. I do run the psi a bit lower though on the E's.

 

[khoi911]

Most of the tires offered in 285/75/16 are E-load only, so that's what I'll be going with. Interested to hear what other have to say though. Coming from 3rd gen 4Runners, the E-load tires seemed to ride harsh on those, but these are bigger trucks all around...

Some tire manufacturers make 285/75/16 in D and E rated. I am running BFG AT and they are D rated. Nitto makes the terra grappler in D and E in 285/75/16 also.

 

[Grench]

Price of oil drives the price of tires - somewhat.

Load Range E usually means a somewhat thicker sidewall and a -higher- max pressure rating for the tire.

I used to run GY MTR (old type) 285/75R16 E on my truck - and tried them out at 65psi. Mileage improved, but you feel every seam in the road.

I'm running GY Duratrac 315/75R16 E on my truck at @ 50psi.

Duratrac tires are snowflake on mountain snow tires - very soft compound. They will -hurt- your MPG by 10% or so regardless of the pressure you run them at. That said, they stick like glue in all conditions.

You're in Colorado. Unless you're going to run two sets of tires winter/summer, the Duratrac are great for the winter traction factor - they're even studdable. If you were in a sunshine climate, I'd recommend finding something else though.

 

[ColoradoYeti]

So far the ride has been fine. I can only tell a difference when hitting a large speed bump. But highway driving they seem the same. A little more sluggish starting from a start but a lot less nouisey. I never realized how loud my Revos had become!