2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Do We Need A E Rated Tire Or Will D Work Just Fine

[VHolloway]

LOOKING AT E RATED AMD D RATED TIRES

GOING WITH BFG TIRES

but the E rating holds me back

I like the bfg MT tires but thay don't come in a e rated tire

only the AT tires do with black wall

IF YOU USE a D rated on a 2500 4X4 LET ME KNOW HOW YOU LIKE THEM

 

[AKDrifter]

I ran D-rated tires for 60k. Went through 2 sets though. They felt a bit squishy compared to a D, but had a very close load range so I ran them. I did notice when towing anything over 4k sidewall sway in the rear was very present. The D's give a nice soft ride though.



There you go, I probly said enough to confuse ya.

 

[Joe Mc]

I ran 305X70X16 "D" rated Coopers on stock wheels they lasted 45k. I tow nothing. Now I'm running the same size Nittos "E" rated and they are much smoother and quieter than the Coopers. They were comprable in price and have a bit more aggressive tread then the Coopers. Like AKDrifter mentioned the Ds were more spongy than the Es definitly more sidewall flex. I think the site I got the Nittos from was tiresdirect.com??? I'd stay with the Es if you tow at all.

 

[MVieira]

I've been running the BFG KM MT's in the 285 size, that are D rated, since I bought the truck in '02 with no problems. The load rating on the 285's was one of the highest in the line up at 3305 lbs on singles and my factory 265 Michelins, E rated, were 3415 lbs. I use the truck for for hunting trips towing a 2 axle 7000 lb trailer that is usually loaded to the gills and to tow our 28' Sandpiper 5th wheel that is 6750 lbs. dry and 11,500 GVW. I do like having an aggressive tread tire. I was the only one in our group of 3 trucks to make it into camp in Idaho last year without chaining up. It was a slight up hill for about 200 yards with melting snow,slimy mud, and we all were pulling trailers. The other 2 trucks were Ford Powerstrokes and I had to give my buddy's crap since their Ford's couldn't make it without putting chains on, but they were both running the factory all-terrains. I also worried about going to the D rated MT's but I've been very happy with them. There is alot of personal preference about tires and I like the looks of an aggressive tread tire on a 4x4 truck. The new Toyo MT's look good and are E rated, but a friend of mine just put a set on his F350 and we both noticed the stiffer ride with them. Anyways I've been happy with my choice with the way I use my truck.

Regards, Mike.

 

[Luke Warmwater]

Ds ride smoother than Es but Es are larger. Oh... you mean tires. Well, I have been running Ds for 4 years. They ride smoother too lol. Do you tow heavy?

 

[Stranger]

If there is any doubt in your mind, go with the E rated tire.



Why?



It's much better to have more capacity than be "right there".