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[CHUCK97]

Seems like like my only options in a 265/70/17 are SL with 13/32 of tread, or E with 16/32 tread. anyone running E's on a half ton? hows the ride? I like the Revo's and wouldn't mind the extra 3/32" of tread.

 

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[Shaners]

An "E" load range tire on a 1/2 ton is overkill... I doubt that you would care for the ride, even with the tire aired down. Also the "E" tires are very heavy. That translates to more rotational mass, and unsprung weight.

[OUMike]

Okay...so explain load ranges, cause I'm a little unfamilliar wiht them. Bigger the letter heavier range for the tires?

 

So a load E can handle more weight than a load C? What is most appropriate load range for comfortable highway ride?

 

I'm havin' a little trouble pick a tire.

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp...=10&sortValue=1

 

you see the top two revos. I think they have different load ratings and one is 15 bucks more than the other. When I checked max load the cheaper one seems to have a heavier load rating. What gives?

[2004GMC1500CC]

An "E" load range tire on a 1/2 ton is overkill...  I doubt that you would care for the ride, even with the tire aired down.  Also the "E" tires are very heavy.  That translates to more rotational mass, and unsprung weight.

 

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But they will last longer.

[Wingnut]

Okay...so explain load ranges, cause I'm a little unfamilliar wiht them.  Bigger the letter heavier range for the tires?

 

So a load E can handle more weight than a load c?

 

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Now it's right.

[OUMike]

Okay...so explain load ranges, cause I'm a little unfamilliar wiht them.  Bigger the letter heavier range for the tires?

 

So a load E can handle more weight than a load c?

 

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Now it's right.

 

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[93Stocker]

I'm havin' a little trouble pick a tire.

 

you see the top two revos.  I think they have different load ratings and one is 15 bucks more than the other.  When I checked max load the cheaper one seems to have a heavier load rating.  What gives?

 

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The load ratings listed on your Tirerack link are what is molded into the tire sidewall. Open "About Light Truck" in the Bridgestone link below. Just above the Load Range chart it explains when the load capacity of a P-metric tire "must be reduced by 9%". If you're having trouble picking, why not contact Tirerack and Bridgestone, toll free or by email. When you're on the Bridgestone website, take a look at the mileage warranty difference between your top two Revo's.

 

Bridgestone - Light Truck

[OUMike]

I'm havin' a little trouble pick a tire.

 

you see the top two revos.  I think they have different load ratings and one is 15 bucks more than the other.  When I checked max load the cheaper one seems to have a heavier load rating.  What gives?

 

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The load ratings listed on your Tirerack link are what is molded into the tire sidewall. Open "About Light Truck" in the Bridgestone link below. Just above the Load Range chart it explains when the load capacity of a P-metric tire "must be reduced by 9%". If you're having trouble picking, why not contact Tirerack and Bridgestone, toll free or by email. When you're on the Bridgestone website, take a look at the mileage warranty difference between your top two Revo's.

 

Bridgestone - Light Truck

 

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Thanks a lot! Yea I thikn Imma contact Tire Rack and ask em about that. After reading these posts sounds like LT and Revo isn't just for the 4x4 guys no more.

 

Thanks a lot everyone. I'm anxoius to get my Revos now. However it looks like nobody in my area carries em. I'll have to order em from there.

[93Stocker]

After reading these posts sounds like LT and Revo isn't just for the 4x4 guys no more.

 

 

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If you're leaning toward the LT-metric tires for a truck that came with P-metric tires as OE, read the Toyo link first. According to them, the required inflation pressure to support the same load is higher for LT-metric than P-metric tires of the same size. This will most likely affect both the ride and handling of your truck. Be sure to check out the color photo of an overheated/underinflated tire on p.3 of the link.

 

Toyo - Replacing Tires on Light Trucks

[OUMike]

After reading these posts sounds like LT and Revo isn't just for the 4x4 guys no more.

 

 

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If you're leaning toward the LT-metric tires for a truck that came with P-metric tires as OE, read the Toyo link first. According to them, the required inflation pressure to support the same load is higher for LT-metric than P-metric tires of the same size. This will most likely affect both the ride and handling of your truck. Be sure to check out the color photo of an overheated/underinflated tire on p.3 of the link.

 

Toyo - Replacing Tires on Light Trucks

 

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I was unaware of the higher inflation requirements but I'm not sure thats something that bothers me. I'm looking for a nice ride, but something pretty durable too. I havnt' really convinced my self that LT is the way to go, but I'm definatly going with the REVOs.

 

Has anyone had any negitive expirences with changes in ride do to the switch to LT?

 

I also noticed that Tire Rack does not offer road hazard for LT rated tires. Did this convince anyone to stick wiht P rated, or are the LT rated tires basically impossible to puncture with nails in the road ect? 4 ply vs. 2 ply?