Looking at tires and didn’t realize that there are so many different load ratings for each tire size of each brand. I’m thinking of just getting the SL and save on the rotating mass or should I just set up and get a C or higher rating? I drive mostly on pavement.
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SL is just fine. I run load C but I plan occasional towing.
I was wondering this too. I am running E rating and they are heavy.
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I really wanted to stay away from the E rated tires just for that reason, but you do have super duty sidewalls so they should hold up well if you deflate for trails.
E rated only (LT)
these 265-70x17s
these 265-70x17s
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Probably 285/70x17, but still on the fence.
285s E rated and 10ply- heavy cause they are MT but I don't feel the difference in performance.
I always try to find a good C load range tire for my trucks and it's what I run on the GX. Fits my towing and off road needs and isn't as much of a bear on daily driving. C is kinda uncommon in some brands/sizes, so I have run everything from SL to E. I once bought brand new E load range KO2s and after 1,000 miles, bought brand new SL rated because the E load range ride quality was essentially bricks on my relatively "light" Tacoma. I used those SL (or passenger vehicle load rated is what they were, I think) off road and light towing for two years and they did well. Did take on some chunking from rocks off road though.
For daily use and some light off roading, any of them will probably be fine, so go for your other needs in them (weight, cost, ride quality, toughness, etc) over just the load rating. If you tow anything more than a basic lawn trailer and such, you'll need to really do some research into what load rating you need to be safe (usually a C or E will be needed).
For daily use and some light off roading, any of them will probably be fine, so go for your other needs in them (weight, cost, ride quality, toughness, etc) over just the load rating. If you tow anything more than a basic lawn trailer and such, you'll need to really do some research into what load rating you need to be safe (usually a C or E will be needed).
I have Ds on the GX, but have always had Es on my previous truck.
