6 vs 10 "ply" tires

[Sierra706]

Currently tire shopping and I have settled on some Ridge Grapplers and a size. The 285/70r17 are available in both a C and E load range aka 6 vs 10 ply. I know these are just ratings now not actual ply counts. Both are 57 pounds according to nitto. Obviously the C rated has a lower max pressure and a lower carrying capacity.

 

My question is, shouldn't the C rates weigh less? If not, then is the only difference between them going to be carrying capacity? Can someone compare the ride quality of both ratings in actual experience?

 

I've reached out to Nitto a few weeks ago but haven't received a response.

 

 

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[crafferty]

Currently tire shopping and I have settled on some Ridge Grapplers and a size. The 285/70r17 are available in both a C and E load range aka 6 vs 10 ply. I know these are just ratings now not actual ply counts. Both are 57 pounds according to nitto. Obviously the C rated has a lower max pressure and a lower carrying capacity.

 

My question is, shouldn't the C rates weigh less? If not, then is the only difference between them going to be carrying capacity? Can someone compare the ride quality of both ratings in actual experience?

 

I've reached out to Nitto a few weeks ago but haven't received a response.

 

 

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Their website is wrong. Depending on size there is generally a 3lbs to 5lbs savings per tire.

 

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[powerhaulic]

Also if weight capacity goes up, ride quality goes down.

If you dont need the increased capacity, do not put 10ply tires on a half ton

[KARNUT]

I put 10 ply Goodyear tires on a 1/2 ton, had a thorn problem on a R.O.W. in Austin Texas. Air pressure has more to do with ride quality I experienced no harsh ride.

[Sierra706]

I don't tow or haul anything significant so I definitely know I don't need the extra capacity at the moment, and I'd love to save on a few unsprung pounds.

 

Will the C have noticeably less durability? My off-roading consists of logging roads of the north woods on the weekends

 

 

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[redwngr]

Stick with load range C on a 1500.

[amxguy1970]

I put 10 ply Goodyear tires on a 1/2 ton, had a thorn problem on a R.O.W. in Austin Texas. Air pressure has more to do with ride quality I experienced no harsh ride.

 

Huh, did not know that, thanks! Guess I can go run some heavy duty truck tires somewhere in the load range F and just lower the tire pressure and it will ride like stock. Do tractor drivers and unloaded big rigs know this trick to ride better?

 

Tyler

[KARNUT]

 

Huh, did not know that, thanks! Guess I can go run some heavy duty truck tires somewhere in the load range F and just lower the tire pressure and it will ride like stock. Do tractor drivers and unloaded big rigs know this trick to ride better?

 

Tyler

I worked on ROW for 30 years and hauled my equipment. And used all kinds of wheel and tire combos. I guess you never seen semi wheels on one tons. Done all the time here in Texas. So yes letting air pressure out of any tire causes a smoother ride. [emoji33]

 

 

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[03blackz71]

Load C would be better for weight, ride and price. But load E will ride ok if you find the right psi for your truck. I have Nitto Terra G2 295/70/17 load E and it took me two weeks to get the right psi to perform right for my truck.