Tires--285s in E?

[WebCrush]

Does anyone know of a manuf. that produces a 285/75R16 with an E load rating?



I was originally considering the 255/85r16s but I'll have a 10k# TT hanging off my rear and I feel that D rated tires will increase my chance of a blow out (which would not be fun). The tall sidewall/tread also seems like it might be a tad too spongey for 'real' work.



The only one I've seen is the Interco MT but they definitely don't seem like they're going to be happy on the highway.



I'd be satisfied with 30k miles out a set since I only plan on doing about 10k miles a year, but winter time traction aid is always a nice to have. My Mich. LTX M/S's don't seem up to moving in any form of snow, and I'd like to be a lil taller.

 

[JFindley]

Hey I've been looking for the same size,285/75/16 load rating E, and I haven't found anything yet. I did find a new tire I liked the looks of its a Firestone Destination MT looks sweet. I called around and you can only get it in Load D and it won't be out till Mid March. I may go ahead and get them. I want a taller tire and something that will take hedge thorns,lots of gravel etc and I,ve always had the best luck with the 10ply load E's. I pull a gooseneck alot but not everyday. The only advice I can give and I know everybody will jump my a$$ for this one but I've owned a couple pair of the famous BFG MT and there way to soft and seem to be made for the rock climbing crowd not the guy in the fields. I'm not smashing there tire just doesn't work for what I want, I need a good solid hard MT that will take abuse and I can't seem to find one unless you stay with the ol standard sizes.

 

[TradedV-10foraCummins]

The Interco TrXus MT is available in a 285 load range E. http://www.intercotire.com/html/trxus_mt_sts.htm I think there are a couple guys on the board running them.

 

[BMinett]

Nitto Grapplers; don't know web address.

 

[WebCrush]

I already mentioned the Interco TrXus MT, and they don't look up to the task of long distance highway travel.



I looked up the Nitto's and they do make a 285/75r16 but I could not find any ply rating on them. They list max load but nothing about how many ply's they had.

 

[zman]

I didn't find much in the way of E range 285 tires when I was looking for new tires. I did notice that most of the D range 285's were within 110 pounds or so of the 265 E range tires (3415# vs 3305#). That was close enough for me. The E's require higher pressures to achieve their ratings (80psi) vs. the 65psi needed for max load on the D's.



I ended up with the new Bridgestone Dueler AT REVOs (285's) and I love 'em. They have a 50k wearout warranty, handle great, and for an AT, they give awesome traction in dry, snow, ice, rain, mud, etc. If they last close to the projected 50k miles, I'll definitly get another set.



I guess your choice really depends on how often you tow heavy (12k +), how far, and how frequently you tow it.



Steve

 

[WebCrush]

I'd say 90% of the time my truck is used its for towing, and usually for more than 500 miles at a time.



When I'm not towing, I'm usually creeping through the woods for the occasional dirt bike ride and in the wintertime I take the crew ice racing so some winter traction is nice.