E rated 285/75/16's
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Weird...
I just looked at tire rack's comparison and it says BFG T/A KO has a deep snow rating of 2.4 where the Revo's have 7.7, anyone care to dispute this?
I like the look of the BFG's better, but.......
Here's the comparison chart.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=ORAT
I just looked at tire rack's comparison and it says BFG T/A KO has a deep snow rating of 2.4 where the Revo's have 7.7, anyone care to dispute this?
I like the look of the BFG's better, but.......
Here's the comparison chart.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=ORAT
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Tire Pressure
My 2000 and 2004 called for #70 rear and for the front; #50 (gas + 2WD), #55 (gas + 4 WD), #55 (diesel + 2 WD)
My 2005 calls for #70 front & rear. Same F-250's, same tires. There is an extensive tire pressure chart on this forum. Try the FAQ's. I saw it last week, but not sure exactly where. Someone also posted how to use chalk to determine what parts of the tread were on the road. My first set on my 2000 F-250 were wearing down the middle on the rear tires due to too much pressure.
I am running #55 front and rear on my 2005 when I am not hauling or towing.
John
My 2005 calls for #70 front & rear. Same F-250's, same tires. There is an extensive tire pressure chart on this forum. Try the FAQ's. I saw it last week, but not sure exactly where. Someone also posted how to use chalk to determine what parts of the tread were on the road. My first set on my 2000 F-250 were wearing down the middle on the rear tires due to too much pressure.
I am running #55 front and rear on my 2005 when I am not hauling or towing.
John
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"E" rated used to describe a 10 ply side wall that had better stiffness for heavy loads. They also had "E" ratings that had a pretty specific range of LOAD carrying capabilities...
That was then... today you must be much more aware as a consumer.
"E" no longer is really a 10 ply side wall tire but an "EQUIVALENT" to 10 ply
And they come in max weight capacity of 3009lbs at 65 PSI to 3640 Lbs at 80 PSI
My truck as an example has ContiTrac 275X70X18 rated as "E" and 3640LBs at 80 PSI to give me a Max Gross Vehicle Weight of 7280 per axle and 14560 for the truck max. I need all of it! My GCVW is set for 23,000 as configured and she weighs in at 7841 with me and fuel
If I buy a set of cool tires that only are rated (even thought "E") at 3009LBS at 65 PSI I am screwed for the weight I tow and haul....
Point is........... look at all the specs...not just if the tire is "D" or "E" rated!
That was then... today you must be much more aware as a consumer.
"E" no longer is really a 10 ply side wall tire but an "EQUIVALENT" to 10 ply
And they come in max weight capacity of 3009lbs at 65 PSI to 3640 Lbs at 80 PSI
My truck as an example has ContiTrac 275X70X18 rated as "E" and 3640LBs at 80 PSI to give me a Max Gross Vehicle Weight of 7280 per axle and 14560 for the truck max. I need all of it! My GCVW is set for 23,000 as configured and she weighs in at 7841 with me and fuel
If I buy a set of cool tires that only are rated (even thought "E") at 3009LBS at 65 PSI I am screwed for the weight I tow and haul....
Point is........... look at all the specs...not just if the tire is "D" or "E" rated!
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A Load Range E equates to a 10ply rating.A radial tire has never or will never be built with 8 or 10 plys of material in the carcass. It would generate too much heat and lead to problems such as belt separations. A 10 ply rating means the tire will have a max inflation pressure of 80 psi. The different sizes will have different max load capacities@ 80psi. As a rule , the larger the tire, the larger the load capacity,when comparing load range E tires
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I weighed my F-250 truck with my pull behind travel trailer with a weight distribution hitch and each truck axle weighed in a little over 4,100 pounds. (the trailer weighed in around #5500) That appears to me to show a margin of about #3000 per axle on the truck as I load mine. I have a friend who we tow with and his new F-150 came with 18" load range "B" tires. At 35 pounds of air, his truck sure rides a lot better than mine. For most users of the F-250, the load range "E"'s appear to be over kill.
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It's not overkill for quite a few folk.
The larger D rating can handle a good load but you have to get a larger tire to handle the weight.
Those not wanting to install a lift need the E rating for the added weight capabilities.
Just fill up the bed with wet sand & gravel and see if a standard size D will fit the bill.
I wouldn't want to chance an accident due to blowout.
You and your friend aren't towing much weight. What is he pulling with his 150 and B rating, a jet ski?
You have E on your's, right? If so, you'll be fine. everything on it is heavier-duty than the 150 so you'll feel more of the road. It's a give & take scenerio.
Sure, your 250 rides harder than his 150,
The larger D rating can handle a good load but you have to get a larger tire to handle the weight.
Those not wanting to install a lift need the E rating for the added weight capabilities.
Just fill up the bed with wet sand & gravel and see if a standard size D will fit the bill.
I wouldn't want to chance an accident due to blowout.
You and your friend aren't towing much weight. What is he pulling with his 150 and B rating, a jet ski?
You have E on your's, right? If so, you'll be fine. everything on it is heavier-duty than the 150 so you'll feel more of the road. It's a give & take scenerio.
Sure, your 250 rides harder than his 150,
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Friend tows with F-150
He put 110,000 on a 2002 with the same 18' tires and now has a new 2005. He tows a 21' travel trailer, about 4000 pounds. 5.4 V-8, 4WD and crew cab lariat. Of course he can't put much in that short bed.
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From: Newberry
I ordered 285 E BFG's about 6 week ago but they cant get them. Keep getting told 3 more weeks. Starting to need tire pretty bad . Anyone running the Nitto Terra Grappler. Im still running the stock Firestone Steeltex AT but they are getting slick. Have to use E rated because of 6680 LBS on the rear when hauling my backhoe.
Any suggestion?
Thanks
Alvin
Any suggestion?
Thanks
Alvin
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I am running the 265/75 E terra grapplers and have about 4,000 miles on them, and so far I am real happy with them. They have a pretty agressive tread pattern and drive fine on the highway. I got them at the local discount tire for 119$ a piece. They are definately worth the look.
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From: Newberry
Axel weight on my truck and trailer when hauling my backhoe is Steer 4520# Drive 6680# and trailer 21420# total 32620 No problem pulling it just stopping it sometimes . And the overload springs are not quite touching on the front of the leaf. That is why im looking for E rated tires.
