Load Ratings
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Load Ratings
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.
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.
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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?
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?
