Load range "D" vs. "E"

[Tomscreek]

I've been running BFG TA's 285 in a range "D" and have been very pleased with the tires in every aspect. However now they offer the same tire in a range "E" for just a little more money. I'm sure I'll opt for these next time but was just wondering if there's any negatives associated with "E" tires like stiffer ride, etc. THanks.

 

[p-Bar]

That extra ply in the sidewall is worth it for sway if loaded. I would never use a "D" tire on a 3/4 ton truck

 

[BTowler]

The truck comes with and requires "E" rated tires, look at the vehicle plaquard on the door jam. I had a tire store tell me if it comes with an "E" thats what they have to put back, or higher.

 

[p-Bar]

Iv'e seen my friends buy tires and most all have put on "D" s pretty sad that customer isn't educated by the tire man

 

[Luke Warmwater]

I would be more concerned with the load rating than the number of plys. A LT315/75R16 D rated tired has more load carrying capacity than a LT235/85R16 10 ply E rated tire. I have ran D rated LT325/65R18 for several years with no issues.



You can check out load ratings for Toyo A/Ts here...



http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/product_spec. asp?lpid=18971&name=Open%20Country%20A/T%99&category=lgt

 

[NJones]

I'm with Warmwater. My D rated tires are rated at higher load rating than The factory E's they replaced, and they ride a lot better. No problems . The D and E rating is archaic, they will be getting away from that in next few years. I could have factory E's, they would ride worse and have less load capacity.