Load range E tires
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Load range E tires
Hello all,
It's getting to time for new tires, and I would welcome some suggestions. I have an F250 Crewcab Longbed 4WD, and here is what I am looking for:
Stock size tire; ie, LT265-75/16
Would like an all-terrain style, and don't mind a little extra road noise.
Wet/dry traction are most important.
I like the looks of an aggessive tire on the truck.
I am considering several different tires:
Cooper Discoverer S/T
Big O Bigfoot A/T
Pirelli Scorpion A/T
Nitto Terra Grappler
One tire I cannot consider (unfortunately) is the Bridgestone Dueler A/T, because it is not made in load range E. I really want tires that equal or exceed my axle capacities, as I work the truck with heavy loads in the bed. Any experience or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
It's getting to time for new tires, and I would welcome some suggestions. I have an F250 Crewcab Longbed 4WD, and here is what I am looking for:
Stock size tire; ie, LT265-75/16
Would like an all-terrain style, and don't mind a little extra road noise.
Wet/dry traction are most important.
I like the looks of an aggessive tire on the truck.
I am considering several different tires:
Cooper Discoverer S/T
Big O Bigfoot A/T
Pirelli Scorpion A/T
Nitto Terra Grappler
One tire I cannot consider (unfortunately) is the Bridgestone Dueler A/T, because it is not made in load range E. I really want tires that equal or exceed my axle capacities, as I work the truck with heavy loads in the bed. Any experience or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
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The Bridgestone Revo's do come in 265/75-16 E. I don't have any direct experience with them, but the reviews at the Tire Rack are pretty impressive.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ler+A%2FT+Revo
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ler+A%2FT+Revo
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Ok I’m looking for tire as well. What is the difference between E rated and D rated, I’ve noticed on may of the tire specs that a 285/75/16 D in many case will hold as much if not more than a 265/75/16 E is that just because of the larger tire or are some just made stronger?
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JJSHAW is right that the Revos come in LR E and modeler80 is correct as well that the 285s, although LR D, are rated at more weight than the LR E in the 265s. I put a set of the 285/75R16s on my 2000 F250 SC SB 4X4. They were EXCELLENT in the wet. Not so good in the mud but that is why God made 4X4s. They didn't ride as good as the Steeltex that came on the truck but I figured that was because of the bigger tire size among other things. They really started to thump and vibrate when I had about 50k+ miles on them. I kept them rotated every 5k and they wore really well.
My newer truck is a 2003 F350 CC LB 4X4 and the previous owner had put Pirelli STRas on it. They are a really nice riding tire compared to the REVOs (understanding that the '03 is a lot longer and has a 6.0L up front vs. short bed and the 5.4 in the '00). I can't say weather or not the Pirellis have as good wet weather traction cuz the 6.0 will smoke the tires on dry pavement let alone when it is wet. All I can say is I like the Pirellis now, but I will go with a Michellin LTX M/S when these tires are due to be replaced. Hopefully that will be another year or 20k or so.
My newer truck is a 2003 F350 CC LB 4X4 and the previous owner had put Pirelli STRas on it. They are a really nice riding tire compared to the REVOs (understanding that the '03 is a lot longer and has a 6.0L up front vs. short bed and the 5.4 in the '00). I can't say weather or not the Pirellis have as good wet weather traction cuz the 6.0 will smoke the tires on dry pavement let alone when it is wet. All I can say is I like the Pirellis now, but I will go with a Michellin LTX M/S when these tires are due to be replaced. Hopefully that will be another year or 20k or so.
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I love my Nitto TerraGrapplers, good traction and very quiet considering how they look like noisy tires.
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MOPARDOUG, I have a set of 4 Pirelli Scorpians with only about 300 miles on them when I took them off. They are like new. Im in MI so I dont know about shipping costs. If interested let me know
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Originally Posted by modeler80
What is the difference between E rated and D rated, I’ve noticed on may of the tire specs that a 285/75/16 D in many case will hold as much if not more than a 265/75/16 E is that just because of the larger tire or are some just made stronger?
The extra 2 plys make for a little tougher tire. Any others out there smart on the 8 vs 10 ply subject?
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From: Cabot, Arkansas
Originally Posted by 99f350sd
I like the Revo's alot. I got the d's but they do make e's.
You can get the Revo in an E range if you chose the 265/75R16s, however the 285s only come in a D.
I think it is a function of weight capacities. My factory 265 Es were rated for 3,415 lbs at 70 PSI and the 285 Ds are rated for 3,305 lbs at 65 PSI. Since the 285s are only 110 lbs less in rated capacity, they elected to stick with 8 plys and the lower max pressure while achieving a close match in weight rating.
Bigger tires will fill my 4x4's wheel wells better, but several things will suffer... First the actual vs indicated speed will change (mine is currently off and will actually get better); the rear gear ratio will drop (I've got the lowest factory 4.30 gears so I should be OK); and lastly the tires are bigger, thus they will not do as well on MPG.
More to come on the Revos after they are installed. I tow a 8,000 lb travel trailer and will update you on the Revos performance while towing.
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From: South Jordan Utah
Originally Posted by Edmo
Bigger tires will fill my 4x4's wheel wells better, but several things will suffer... First the actual vs indicated speed will change (mine is currently off and will actually get better); the rear gear ratio will drop (I've got the lowest factory 4.30 gears so I should be OK); and lastly the tires are bigger, thus they will not do as well on MPG.
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I noticed that my mpgs dropped with the bigger tires. That is even counting the slight difference in wheel rollout (circumfrence). I think the tires are a bit heavier and rotating mass really is tough to overcome. I am an amateur bicycle racer and rotating mass means a lot to us freaks.
Another thing about the REVOs I had on my truck (285/75-R16s) is that they were a little rougher when new and a LOT rougher ride when older. If I hadn't gotten rid of the truck (traded up) I would have dumped them even to go back with the crappy Steeltex tires. (Actually I would have dropped some coin on Michellin LTX M/Ss)
The REVOs are good tires and looked really good in that size on my truck. They are EXCELLENT in the wet too. I just didn't like them the older they got.
PS I was really **** about keeping MPG stats when I saw the drop (1 mpg or so).
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Another thing about the REVOs I had on my truck (285/75-R16s) is that they were a little rougher when new and a LOT rougher ride when older. If I hadn't gotten rid of the truck (traded up) I would have dumped them even to go back with the crappy Steeltex tires. (Actually I would have dropped some coin on Michellin LTX M/Ss)
The REVOs are good tires and looked really good in that size on my truck. They are EXCELLENT in the wet too. I just didn't like them the older they got.
PS I was really **** about keeping MPG stats when I saw the drop (1 mpg or so).
Big
PPS I see I need to update my sig. stay tuned...(as if you care!)