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Tire load range question

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Mike83

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So, i have a 75 k20 pickup 4x4 and looking for new tires, almost any 265/75/16 comes in a E load range. I was thinking of stuffing some 285/75/16 under there with some fender trimming but i can only find one tire i like in a "E" rating-super swamper truxus mt-all the rest i considered were a "D" rating. I want to be able to use it as intended for trailering my 89 K5 and hauling wood (or whatever else i want). I think the D rating will not be enough, What you guys think?? It will be used as a recovery vehicle in case i get stuck around home, hence the super swamper choice.
 
I have a diesel superduty and found that the best option for me was multiple sets of tires and wheels.

My tow rig weighs 7500 pounds empty. After towing with E range all terrain at full pressure, I couldn't get used to D range mudder tires.

My usual truck and trailer combo have a gross of about 16,000 pounds so It just felt too squishy.

For towing you want small tires that are very stiff, this is the opposite of what you need for off road. Therefore, I have to have at least two seperate sets of tires and wheels. One set to do it all will always be a compromise.
 
I ran some "D" on a powerstroke that I had that often had a small camper on the back and towed a boat and I did not like them at all. Upgraded to some "E" range Toyos and never looked back. The D range tires felt like marshmellows wrapped around the rim....
 
What is the load index number on the tire? This will come after the tire size and will be a 2 or 3 number with a letter which tells the load carrying ability and the speed rating for that tire.
 
Not sure, just price shopping online so far, was looking at truxus mt 285/75r16 or 255/85r16 and they are an E, the buckshot xmt radial mudders are quite a bit friendlier on wallet but only the 265s come in a E, the 285s are a D
 
ahhh i will check that out then. my rig doesnt get hauled too far (100 miles max) or i drive it lol, the pickup is my winter 4x4, summer get unstuck, and normal use pickup....have though about pulling stock class with it but idk thats besides the point, but i will look into the ratings thanks!
 
A "D" rated 285/75 will have a very similar actual payload capacity than a 265/75 "E" rated tire. Most D rated 285's (such as my BFG All-Terrains) are rated for 3,300 lbs. each. Do the math, 3,300 x 4 = 13,200 total pounds. The E rated 265 only nets you about 400 total pounds in weight capacity.

In my experience a tire with a mud tread will feel more squirmy than an all-terrain or street tire, but that has as much to do with the tread pattern as anything else.
 
I see. ya the 285 trxus mt is rated to 34-3700lbs so that one be fine, the buckshots are around 3300 for the D range so i guess they are pretty much the same between the 265 E and 285 D
 
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