P rated vs LT tires (D or E)
#1
P rated vs LT tires (D or E)
What's everyone's opinion on either or if your not going to be hauling anything heavy?
Ride quality vs toughness?? and especially puncture resistance.
Just to qualify, I don't do much off roading and 90% of it is when i'm hunting so it certainly is nothing extreme. I'm just trying to justify if the harsher ride but extra protection is worth it or if P rating will suit most situations that I will encounter.
Ride quality vs toughness?? and especially puncture resistance.
Just to qualify, I don't do much off roading and 90% of it is when i'm hunting so it certainly is nothing extreme. I'm just trying to justify if the harsher ride but extra protection is worth it or if P rating will suit most situations that I will encounter.
Last edited by birdshooter; 01-29-2010 at 09:11 PM.
#4
What's everyone's opinion on either or if your not going to be hauling anything heavy?
Ride quality vs toughness?? and especially puncture resistance.
Just to qualify, I don't do much off roading and 90% of it is when i'm hunting so it certainly is nothing extreme. I'm just trying to justify if the harsher ride but extra protection is worth it or if P rating will suit most situations that I will encounter.
Ride quality vs toughness?? and especially puncture resistance.
Just to qualify, I don't do much off roading and 90% of it is when i'm hunting so it certainly is nothing extreme. I'm just trying to justify if the harsher ride but extra protection is worth it or if P rating will suit most situations that I will encounter.
Figure out what your maximum load will be and buy tires accordingly. If you will be at maximum load less than 20% of the time then you can choose a tire that has a maximum load rating closer to your maximum load. If you are often at the maximum load then choose a tire that exceeds your maximum load by a higher percentage.
If you need more sidewall puncture resistance then buy a tire that has an armored sidewall, not one that is designed for far higher loads because traction and ride quality will suffer uneccessarily. Use the right tire for the job. There are plenty of tires in the P series that should perform admirably for the uses stated.
#6
However back to original question, 4 is perfect for your usage.
#7
most LT tires are 3 ply sidewall regardless of load range, so your theory doesnt really make sence to me. Sidewall stiffness varies more brand to brand then load range.
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#9
Thanks for the replies.
I think a P rated tire does seem to make more sense as I don't haul anything and most of my off road adventures would be driving on trails or fields. Besides when it comes to 18 inch tires their aren't alot of options (P rated or E rated) in the tires that I'm interested in. I had a 6 ply C rated tire on my '05 which had 17" wheels, but with 18" you are much more limited at this time.
I think a P rated tire does seem to make more sense as I don't haul anything and most of my off road adventures would be driving on trails or fields. Besides when it comes to 18 inch tires their aren't alot of options (P rated or E rated) in the tires that I'm interested in. I had a 6 ply C rated tire on my '05 which had 17" wheels, but with 18" you are much more limited at this time.