I am thinking about putting something a bit wider on my stock rims (might switch to some Eagles or MT classic IIs depending upon cash flow).

I looked in the FAQ and noticed that 295/75/16 is as large as I can go w/out a lift.

Here's the issue: The tires that came with the truck (Steeltex 265/75s) have an "E" load rating according to some local tire outfits. The BFG ATs have a "D" load rating. When will this become a problem? Only under heavy load, or is it a better idea to stick with the E rated tires and scrap the whole idea?

I have an '02 F250 V10 - bone stock except for the sprayed bed, plastic vent and bug things, and XM. I don't normally haul too much weight (usually just firewood, lumber, quad) or tow anything at all.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

If you don't haul heavy loads or travel on rocky surfaces, D should be OK.

 

Thanks for the response, aurgathor. I do take my truck back into the woods on bumpy trails... I put the tires on the rocks quite often. I don't beat it up, but it is "off-road" quite a bit (often filled with firewood in the fall).

Are there any other options in an E rated tire without a lift kit and 35+ in tires? I can't find too many and I don't want to sacrifice functionality just for the better looks of bigger rubber. I mean, what does everyone else do about this?