Ply rating

[LTeddy]

I feel dumb asking this but does anyone know the ply rating on the standard load aka p metric duratracs or at3s? Is it worth it to get 10 ply when all I do is drive all on road and maybe a few times a month on dirt gravel roads? Do they last that much longer?

[ifixedit]

I sell commercial truck tires for a living and do a few pick up tires from time to time as well. As a rule of thumb and to be on the safe side I'd just go ahead and put 10 ply tires on it and not take the chance with the P metric tires, they're made to carry the vehicle and not much more. Anything above half ton and you for sure want 10 ply, anything below 3/4 ton and it all depends on if you are ever towing or hauling heavy loads, I'd still just go 10 ply and play it safe.

 

Load ratings (actual weight capacities per tire) varies by tire size. You should be able to look up your tire on the internet by going directly to the MFG's website, look up the model and the size in question and they will give all the specs and ratings. Longevity of a tire depends on vehicle maintenance, tire rotation, shocks, alignment, wheel balance, driving habits and so on. Assuming all this is good, running the proper air pressure is then the most critical.

[newdude]

P-metric are usually a 4 ply tire. LT C load are usually 6 ply, LT D load are 8 and LT E load are 10 ply.