LT Tire or Metric?

[dcarl]

I'm going to be replacing tires soon and noticed that Nitto Terra Grappler G2's come in LT305/55R20 and 305/55R20

 

LT305/55R20 E 121/118S 215190 16.3 33.23 12.44 8.5-(9.5)-11.0 3195/2910 @ 65 60.19

305/55R20 116S XL 215290 13.4 33.23 12.44 8.5-(9.5)-11.0 2756 @ 50 50.53

 

So my question is - Which one would you chose and why? I'm leaning toward the non LT only because I don't haul heavy loads in the truck itself and tire is lighter by 10 lbs ea. plus it has a 65,000 mile tread life vs the LT which only has a 50,000 mile tread life. Although my Toyo's have a 65,000 and I know I'll never see that...

 

I'm just curious if those that have put the LT's on their trucks have regretted the ride or loss of mileage at all...

 

I have Load Range D tires on my enclosed trailer and it sure didn't make a difference with nails or screws. Had to replace two brand new tires before we got out town last year going to Sturgis...

[Justin101714]

I've had LT's on my 1500's in the past and there is a little bit of a ride difference, it isn't unbearable though.

 

The P-Metric, the extended mileage per tire alone would make me buy them. So, if im not taking off road or hauling much, it's a P-Metric for sure

 

 

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[Sierra706]

There benefits of a LT tire are increased load capacity. The downsides are everything else. The mileage and comfort loss alone is pretty significant. It's a shame all mud tires and aggressive AT tires are LT. I'd love a P metric ridge grappler

 

 

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[Big Whiskey]

If you don't haul heavy loads and don't need the increased sidewall strength of an LT, then get the P-rated and enjoy the ride!

[sdeeter19555]

I was looking at the tires on a rental F150, they are a p-series 265x70r17 rated at 2,600#. Considering a comparable LT265 is around 3,400#; that's not much difference as there was at one point in time.

 

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