2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission "C" rated tires

[SGevers]

I know this is my first post however I bought a 99 QC Long box and came with "C" rated tires. The door jam calls for "E" rated tires. I have only had the truck 3 days and I think I am going to the dealer monday to see if they will absorb the cost of new tires. I dont think this is safe and should be fixed. Of course I saw this 2 days after I bought it. This is a dodge dealer that sold me this truck so what are my chances of getting this fixed??



Shad

 

[Gene Arnold]

Shad,



It depends on what you're going to do with the truck. Check the load specs on the sidewall to be sure about the tires' capacity, determine what you are likely to haul, and decide if C rating is good enough. If you are just using the truck for a daily driver I wouldn't lose any sleep, but I would go to a higher rating when you replace them 'cause you never can tell when you might want to throw something on the truck.



Gene

 

[SGevers]

What bugs me is every tire shop recomends the "E" rated tire for a reason. I think they should eat the tires because the signed the safety inspection as being safe. I bought this truck to haul heavy loads and you shouldnt do this with "C" tires.

 

[DCreed]

The tire isnt up to the trucks rating furd got sued for this and LOST! If you load the truck youl'l easily overload the tires and be unsafe! Not sure but you may be now.

 

[Hammer]

Considering most "C" rated tires are at or around 1980 lbs of load rating per tire I'd say to have them changed out. Since you have about 4500 lbs up front on your truck they will not last long and cause you a unsafe condition driving empty,let alone loaded.



Most "D" rated tires come in about 3300 lbs of rating and are used by alot of owners and will handle most light towing. Now if your planning to tow heavy and often I would not put anything on but an "E" rated tire.



C Rated= 6 ply tires

D Rated= 8 ply tires

E Rated= 10 ply tires



The higher the letter the better it is to handle weight and heat under loaded conditions. You Dodge dealership knows this but I would bet any money on it they traded the truck with those tires on and never even looked at the rating and figured you wouldn't either... ..... Andy

 

[SGevers]

Thanks for the replies guys I am going down to the dealer today, I'll let you know how it goes. I look foward to getting to know you all



Shad

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

I second that idea. There may even be laws that would require them to pay for appropriate tires. If you encounter any resistance, a call to a lawyer might be helpful. IM me if you want some good, affordable lawyer info.

Good Luck!

 

[SGevers]

I got the issue resolved today they are putting tires on. They will be the stock 245/75/16 E coopers. Plus I am getting an oil change.

Thanks all

 

[DCreed]

nice, enjoy your new ride!!

 

[JOdell]

Wow! There are good Dealerships out there. Who would have thought. -Jason

 

[Grizzly]

You did well. I'm surprised they went for it because when you bought the truck, you bought it "As Is" I assume.