new tires?
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From: Nova Scotia
Good point Jcart... one manufacturer's D rated tire might be at the top of the D limit while another's E rated might be at the bottom of that range.
The extra 2 ply's will give a bit more sidewall strength which helps in the handling of a heavy vehicle.... less squirmy.
The extra 2 ply's will give a bit more sidewall strength which helps in the handling of a heavy vehicle.... less squirmy.
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From: Sweet Home Alabama
Originally Posted by canadianfordguy
How many people are running a 285/75/16? I need to replace my tires and am looking at a Nitto Terra Grapler in that size. Opinions? Feedback?
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From: Alberta, Canada
My new '02 Excursion came with 295/75/16s on it. I see that there's been a bit of rubbing behind the front wheels but I haven't noticed any issues in the couple times I've had it on the road.
I assume these are at the upper limit for stock setup - or are they beyond it? Fortunately/Unfortunately, they (BFG All-Terrain T/As) have a lot of life left in them. Load range "D"s though I'd rather have "E"s for pulling our 31' trailer (a lightweight).
Are the 285/75/16 a better size?
I assume these are at the upper limit for stock setup - or are they beyond it? Fortunately/Unfortunately, they (BFG All-Terrain T/As) have a lot of life left in them. Load range "D"s though I'd rather have "E"s for pulling our 31' trailer (a lightweight).
Are the 285/75/16 a better size?
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From: Providence, RI
Originally Posted by AltaEx
Actually - what are the load range limits for the most common D and E tires? Michelin BFG, Goodyear...
If you go to http://www.tirerack.com , and look at the specs for a chosen tire, you can see the manufacturer's actual weight-rating.
For example, the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor 285/75-16 comes in both load-range D and load-range E. The first is rated for 3305lbs, while the second is rated for 3750lbs. But a 225/75-16 load-range E tire of the same type is only rated for 2680lbs, which is more than the load-range D version of the tire in that size, rated at 2335lbs.
