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Why do most major tire manufacturers make 265/70/17 tires in either p or load range E? I'm having a hard time finding a load range C tire in that size. Pretty much the only tires I've found so far are the BFG AT and the cooper AT3. Great tires but I was hoping for more of a selection. I don't need E tires on my half ton. Can anyone give me a reasonable answer for this? Sorry for the rant, I'm pullin my hair out over this. And my wife is tired of hearing about tires hahaha.

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I found the same thing when looking for a LT set in the stock size 265/65/18's. Only BFG AT in a LR E! But by stepping up to a 275/65/18, there are more choices, inlcuding a LR C in the Cooper A/T3.

 

Maybe you can find a LR C in one size up????

 

Good luck!

Chris

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Well I have LR D in some 285's right now but I'm looking to go back to the factory size. Cost is pretty much the deciding factor now that I'm married and have all the responsibilities that come with that lol. And the fact is 265 is cheaper than 285. As for the duratracs, honestly they're way more aggressive than what I need, and to be perfectly honest, I'm not all that impressed with the way they look. Not tryin to tick anybody off, just sayin. I do appreciate the suggestion though.

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