Originally Posted by dddenio
If you run 265/75-16 load range E at 55-60psi, you won't notice a difference in ride or handling. E's can be pumped up to 80psi when towing & that makes one heck of a difference.
But you will notice the difference when towing.
The ONLY reason I'd run 265/75-16 D's is if I had a gasser motor & or never pulled a trailer. Then D's would be fine.
My D's have a capacity of 3000 + lbs. each versus 3400 lbs. for an E (265/75/16).
3000 lbs. x 4 = 12,000 load capacity. Not much of a concern to me as my X will never go over above about 9500 lbs. fully loaded. (GVWR is only 9200 lbs.).
Yea, I know, it's not evenly distributed front to rear with a trailer, but that is why I have a WD hitch. The hitch throws a lot of the trailer weight to the front tires.
I pulled 7000 lbs to KC a few weeks ago. The rear tires were only a 5-10 degrees warmer than the front tires (checked with a infrared thermometer).