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Jun 3, 2004 | 12:33 AM

txag96

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Tire Question

I'm new to the board and hoping to get some advice on tires from you guys.

I have a 2001 F250 Powestroke 4x4 super cab with Wrangler AT/S 265/75/16E tires. I no longer have the need to pull anything and I'm thinking about switching to a BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO 285/75/16D.

Can I safely switch from an E ply to an D ply? If I'm not going to be towing anything is there anything wrong with using a D ply?

Thanks for the help.

Jun 3, 2004 | 12:38 AM

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Yeah I run that same tire on my 95 F350 and haven't had any problems whats so ever. Its a great tire go for it! I'm running them on the stock wheels as well.

Jun 3, 2004 | 06:31 AM

txag96

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Thanks for the help.

Jun 3, 2004 | 11:10 AM

mrwizard

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Look at the maximum weight rating for each tire. I bet you will find they are almost identical.

Jun 4, 2004 | 04:58 PM

Rambo

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As long as you aren't towing or carrying heavy loads in your bed, you could switch down to a C range tire and be fine, and probably get a smoother ride out of it as well.

Jun 4, 2004 | 06:28 PM

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I'm running 33x12.50-16.5 load range D BFG AllTerrain KO's on 10" wheels on my F350 with no problems. I pump them up to max pressure when I have a load in the bed. If I had a bigger heavier camper I would want tires with a higher load rating, but for me they are fine.