Big Load Range E's???
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Big Load Range E's???
Hey fellas,
I can't seem to find anything bigger than a 37 that has a load range E. If anyone here is running a big tire like that that has a load E can you supply me with the information about it that would be awesome, I googled and googled and couldn't find anything. Either mud terrain or other doesn't really matter, just has to be 38s-40s. Here is a pic of what Im talking about, the 35s look tiny with the big wells.
Cutting the bumper and with the correct backspacing I believe I can clear a tire that big. Keep in mind those are 35s. Rim size isn't important I can sell mine and get new ones if I have to.
Thanks! (FTE has been great to me on all my breakdown questions, luckily I can still drive with this "issue"
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I can't seem to find anything bigger than a 37 that has a load range E. If anyone here is running a big tire like that that has a load E can you supply me with the information about it that would be awesome, I googled and googled and couldn't find anything. Either mud terrain or other doesn't really matter, just has to be 38s-40s. Here is a pic of what Im talking about, the 35s look tiny with the big wells.
Cutting the bumper and with the correct backspacing I believe I can clear a tire that big. Keep in mind those are 35s. Rim size isn't important I can sell mine and get new ones if I have to.
Thanks! (FTE has been great to me on all my breakdown questions, luckily I can still drive with this "issue"
)
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I dont tow "a lot" maybe a 18 or so foot trailer with 3 four wheelers or maybe a skid steer once or twice a year. I have the 3.73s with a manual trans, Thanks for the heads up though.
My other option which involves a lot more work but will save money on rubber in the long run is to remove the huge fenders and stay with 35s.
Im just concerned with a D range they will wear more and possibly reduce mileage even more than a 40 E range because of the softness of the tire.
My other option which involves a lot more work but will save money on rubber in the long run is to remove the huge fenders and stay with 35s.
Im just concerned with a D range they will wear more and possibly reduce mileage even more than a 40 E range because of the softness of the tire.
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Load range is just the ply rating. It has little to do with weight capacity anymore. BTW, the ply rating has no bearing on how many ply's the tire really has anymore.
I know Super Swamper has many tires in the sizes you looking at that are more than stout enough. I'm sure most others do to.
I know Super Swamper has many tires in the sizes you looking at that are more than stout enough. I'm sure most others do to.
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I had Uniroyal Liberators in 285/75R16 that were Load Range D but rated for ~3700lbs. I towed a 20' gooseneck with a couple horses every other weekend, never had a bit of trouble from those tires while towing, and got 65,000 miles out of them.
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You are making me feel better about getting a load range D, I think the reason I am hesitant is because my dad had some load D BFG A/T on his F250 and they made the truck dip and dive into every rut in the road, and now that he has E's it doesn't do that. Hopefully it was just his narrowish BFGs.
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I don't know, I run D range 285 BFG's a/ts with no problems at all pulling my trailers. But each person has there own experiences. I know I have had two sets of d range BFG's that are fine but i tired a set of 285 d range nittos and couldnt pull my trailer faster then 55 mph without feeling like it was going to pull me off the road. I agree it depends a lot on the weight rating.
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I have load range D Dick cepek fun country 2s and I've towed well over tire and truck capacity I'm talking grossing 45k plus hauling hay and I've never had a problem with them got about 55k miles on them with 1/4 thread.
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