Originally Posted by
bridge
I think the sales dweeb is just trying to get more money out of you. Plenty of folks on here running BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A's. I had a guy try and tell me he couldn't put anything less than a z-rated tire on my mustang. I turned around and walked out. No point in paying for capability you'll never use.
Z rated tires not only give a higher speed rating but they also have a stiffer sidewall than H or lower rated tires which in turn affects handling. That being said, that tire guy was a goof as you certainly can put an H rated tire on the car.
LT tires will have more tread on the tire than a P tire. IMO I would put the LT tires on as they will last longer but I don't see any reason that you couldn't put a P tire on.
Some places like Sams Club will only put exact replacement tires on so as to eliminate any liability. That is the way they chose to do business. You don't have to shop there either.