P vs LT (E) vs LT 3PLY

[uh6tdrvr]

So I have read a ton of posts on what tire should i get, P rated LT or I have to have a 3 ply side wall.

I found this on an Overland web site and thought Id share it. Goes through all 3 of the above mentioned and varies air pressure for puncture resistance.

I know has two coopers but it a pretty valid demo of capability and the only one that I have seen.

 

 

 

[Wires]

LT (light truck) run higher pressure, and more plys, so it will be stiffer and better for hauling heavy loads (came OEM on my 2000 Z71). The P (passenger) are lower pressure, less plys so they give a more pliable ride (stock on my 2008 Denali).

 

I'd stick with whatever your truck came with. They tune the suspension accordingly, so it will handle/ride for the OEM tires.

[efritz]

I run the S/T MAXX tires in rocks and mud all the time and they perform great.

[kstruckcountry]

Anyone who says to keep the 4 ply's hasn't lived on a gravel road with them. They simply don't hold up. With the correct pressures 10 ply's ride well, especially compared to the SR-A's.

[Daryl LBZ]

I've only ever had P series tires until now. This time I bought a set of LT 6 ply Coopers. I plan on hauling plenty of firewood when I buy a house so I figured I'd go with something in between this time.