New Toyo tire size..

[Spooled-up]

325/70R17 in the Open Country tire.



It's 34. 9" tall, 13" wide, and has a load rating of 3305 lbs @50 psi.

They don't specify the load range of the tire.



Just another option for the guys who are looking for tire options for 17" wheels. I would think that a tire this wide would be best mounted on an after market wheel maybe 9-9. 5" wide.

 

[nickleinonen]

They don't specify the load range of the tire.

d range most likely due to the 50 psig pressure rating. but i don't give a hoot about load range, why when you can have an E range tire that does 3300lbs, and a D that can do equal or more?

 

[TBrennan]

OK, I guess I'm clueless on this but specifying the exact capacity in lbs (3300) supersedes and generic letter designator (D, E), does it not?

 

[MikeParker]

I would agree that the max load rating supersedes the letter rating. I searched quite a bit to find an "E" rated tire in a larger size for my '02. I settled on NITTO TERRA GRAPPLER in a LT305/70 R16. This tire is rated at 3525 lbs @ 65 PSI. (equal to an E rating) No luck for the 17" yet.

 

[Spooled-up]

Maybe a tire expert can chime in here, but I read in the Towing and Hauling Forum that there is more to load range than just the load rating. It has something to do with sidewall flex and stability while towing I believe. The high load rating gives me peace of mind though even if it is not as stable while towing.



If I can't find a load range E tire in the size I want, I'll go with a high load rated D tire.

 

[jimnance]

If you only had 19. 5 rims you could choose between a load range F, G, or H.



I chose the F and although a little stiff has a very acceptable ride. It also gives me peace of mind when hauling very heavy loads.



You are correct, generally the load range pertains to the ply rating which has a direct influence on weight carrying ability. I believe that an E rated tire has a ten ply rating, and F has a twelve ply raing, and a G has a fourteen ply rating. Keep in mind that they probably don't have that many plies, but act like they do.



Mine have five steel plys on the main tread, and one polyester and steel for the sidewall.

 

[fencebuilders]

I love the Toyos,but the price they quoted when i looked at those was ridiculous.