??? about load range C tires
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??? about load range C tires
I bought my Ex a few months ago and the previous owner had just put new tires on it. I hadn't looked at them closely until today, I noticed they are a load range C tire. I know that load range D is standard and many people use E. I harldy ever tow anything and or carry anything heavier than my three kids and groceries. The tires have about 7K on them. Should I feel comfortable continuing to drive with these tires or replace them? I guess hadI not looked today I would have kept driving without thinking about it. I hate to spend $800 on new tires with these being so new, but if its a safety issue its money well spent. What are the danger of keeping them on.
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I would check the service description on them to see what kind of weight rating they have. Personally, I would be nervous driving very fast and would hesitate to put any weight in it or tow with it. Make sure you keep the pressure's up at least...
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As posted above. I would check the weight rating on them first. When added together if they are under the weight of the truck I would be VERY hesitant to drive with them. If you have to replace them, at least they have a sufficient amount of tread left you should be able to get some money for them, or use them on another vehicle.
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C rated
I know everyone is going to squack but I got a good deal on some C rated (6ply rating) tires for my summer tires. Since the weight rating was the same as the D tires I had (before my winter E's) I went for it. I have hit big chuck holes, been offroading, and they are fine. I don't do any towing either. 
I don't remember the weight rating but it was right up there. Keep 50 pounds in them because that is where the rating is rated. (They are the strongest at 50 lbs.)
I don't remember the weight rating but it was right up there. Keep 50 pounds in them because that is where the rating is rated. (They are the strongest at 50 lbs.)
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I've got Michelin LTX's on my 2001 7.3. I never tow, keep max pressure in them, and have 55,000 miles on them. No problems with them so far and they have a good 15,000 miles left on them. HTH!!!
The tires are C rated
The tires are C rated
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Tires can be a crazy thing.... before you put the tires at the "maximum" pressure, please read the sidewall to understand what the maximum pressure really is. On some C's or 'Standard Load' tires they are only rated to go to 44psi. Also - on the sidewall it will tell you what the load capacity of the tire is at 44psi. The Expeditions come with C's and most are actually only 35psi max but they are still rated to tow quite a bit - so C's can tow - but there are definitely other factors to consider. The X is considerably heavier than the Expy and handles differently so what works on one suv will not work on another. This is a personal choice. If you can't find your tire information - post your size,make/model and we can help.
One thing to keep in mind is if you are in an accident and the truck is supposed to have a certain grade of equipment on it you can be at the mercy of an attorney....
One thing to keep in mind is if you are in an accident and the truck is supposed to have a certain grade of equipment on it you can be at the mercy of an attorney....
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Tires can be a crazy thing.... before you put the tires at the "maximum" pressure, please read the sidewall to understand what the maximum pressure really is. On some C's or 'Standard Load' tires they are only rated to go to 44psi. Also - on the sidewall it will tell you what the load capacity of the tire is at 44psi. The Expeditions come with C's and most are actually only 35psi max but they are still rated to tow quite a bit - so C's can tow - but there are definitely other factors to consider. The X is considerably heavier than the Expy and handles differently so what works on one suv will not work on another. This is a personal choice. If you can't find your tire information - post your size,make/model and we can help.
One thing to keep in mind is if you are in an accident and the truck is supposed to have a certain grade of equipment on it you can be at the mercy of an attorney....
One thing to keep in mind is if you are in an accident and the truck is supposed to have a certain grade of equipment on it you can be at the mercy of an attorney....
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The tires are Lemans Pathmaker a/t with a 112 load index, which is 2470 lbs at 50 psi. I think for my peace of mind I am going to get some E load tires. If I did blow a tire or something with my family in the truck at 70 mph on the interstate I don't think I could live with myself.
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The tires are Lemans Pathmaker a/t with a 112 load index, which is 2470 lbs at 50 psi. I think for my peace of mind I am going to get some E load tires. If I did blow a tire or something with my family in the truck at 70 mph on the interstate I don't think I could live with myself.
Smart move!!
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I was gonna say that regardless of the fact, you should get rid of them. I would never put Load range "C" tires on my truck for any reason for safety and peace of mind.
If you have one in your area go see Discount Tire Co. and hopefully they'll be able to trade your old tires in on some newer, better tires.
If you have one in your area go see Discount Tire Co. and hopefully they'll be able to trade your old tires in on some newer, better tires.
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Yeesh - Lemans is Firestone's generic brand tire. I wouldn't put real Firestones on my vehicle let alone ones not good enough to even bear their real name.... Good luck with the new tires. Get your current tires back if they don't offer any trade allowance - that will save you the normal tire disposal fee and also let you sell them on your own to recoup some of the costs.
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Yeesh - Lemans is Firestone's generic brand tire. I wouldn't put real Firestones on my vehicle let alone ones not good enough to even bear their real name.... Good luck with the new tires. Get your current tires back if they don't offer any trade allowance - that will save you the normal tire disposal fee and also let you sell them on your own to recoup some of the costs.
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Well, I order a set of Yokohama geolander a/t-s from discount tire for $560 in load range E. I hated to spend the money when he truck has such new tires but its hard to put a price on keeping the family safe.
