LT or P rated tires

[jaslo]

Hello all, my 2001 truck I think is due for new tires. There is cracking on the sidewall. Anyways, what do you guys recommend to get, LT or P rated tires. I will not be going off road much if that really matters. Just want a good all around tire. Any suggestions?

[RyanbabZ71]

This belongs in the tire section. Moving topic

[kstruckcountry]

I went with LT's for a stiffer ride and resistance to flats. Haven't had a flat since I got them and the ride is great, not really any rougher.

 

For what it's worth, I will never have P's again, but many use them without any trouble. I just got tired of having to shell out $20 all the time, not to mention wasting time.

[jaslo]

I went with LT's for a stiffer ride and resistance to flats. Haven't had a flat since I got them and the ride is great, not really any rougher. For what it's worth, I will never have P's again, but many use them without any trouble. I just got tired of having to shell out $20 all the time, not to mention wasting time.

So, did you get a lot of flat tires from driving off road or the highway?

[kstruckcountry]

Just gravel roads, no real offroading. If you want something a little stiffer you could go for the LT's. But if you haven't been picking up flats and the P's have been working alright for you, I'd get what's cheaper.

[jaslo]

Do you travel a lot of gravel roads? My only concern getting p-rated tires is being able to haul heavy loads. Like I still have to haul some gravel for a backyard project.

[kstruckcountry]

Yes I'm on gravel quite a bit. If you're hauling stuff the LT's will handle the extra weight better.

[tbhuge]

I wouldn't skimp on buying cheaper tires on a truck. Put what is suppose to be on there. You bought a truck for a reason and if that one time you go to haul something heavy because the truck can handle it, but the tires can't......you could have a bad blowout that could be dangerous.

[kstruckcountry]

The P's are what come from the factory on a half ton. They are usually rated to carry as much as the truck is.

[99silveradoz71]

I went with load range C's on my 99 and was happy with them. The choices were a bit more limited with the 18's on my 08, so I ended up with P-rated Michelin LTX M/S's.

[oldmann]

LT have worn longer for me in the past. I did not notice a ride difference.

[8.1HD/ALLISON]

What do use the truck for? A truck? Grocery getter?

 

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[redtherocket]

My 2013 W/T came with LT's.. Firestone Transforce..

 

 

A "C" rated LT is all you need on a half ton... 6ply..

[Knowklew]

I run BFGoodrich Rugged Terrains in P265/70-17. I use my truck for light towing/hauling ( 5000lb boat, seadoo trailer, snowmobile trailer)

 

I like the fact that the P tires are cheaper.

 

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[jaslo]

Well, I got a set of Cooper Discover AT3 in the LT series. With a $80 rebate is about the same price as some of the off brands. Also, found out that the tires on my truck are 10 years old!