ok guys, i know there have been many tire threads, but id like some final input on this from yall before i go make my purchase. i am currently decided on either hankook dynapro mt 285-70-17 or the nitto trail grappler 295-70-17. I REALLY like both tires, however the hankooks are D rated and the nittos are E rated. i DO NOT tow regularly, if at all... although i know these trucks are very heavy and i do have a front end replacement. and i have been having DW for awhile now... and i know E rated tires would help a bit after i put my new track bar on..
so the hankooks are 615 out the door. and the nittos are 995 out the door.... so whats the best choice? D thats significantly cheaper and a darn good tire, or the nittos that are E and more expensive and also a darn good tire?

 

IMHO go with the E rated tire. Why take chances?

 

$400, no need for E, softer ride.

 

thanks guys... any other thoughts? please

 

Unneeded stress on front tires, possible blowout at the worst time and cost will more than likely be more than the saved $400..........

Not my tuck or money but I try to stay on the safer side when I can.

 

I run d's on my f150, anything more than 6k# i would much rather run the e rated tire. I try to stick with all e rated 10-12 ply tires just to be safe.

 

I would not ever run a D rated tire on my truck...

 

I have put a lot of miles on these trucks with D-Rated 285s and 315s. Lots of towing miles too and NEVER had a problem. If you are hauling heavy or towing a lot then sure get the E-Rated tires. If not then you won't have any problems w/ the D-Rated as long as they have a high weight capacity. I know the BFG ATs are around 3195lb each.....

 

is there any benefit with E rated in helping to kill DW?... bc of the stiffness of the tire compared to a D?

 

I must be stoopid. Have E tires on my F150 and D tires on the Mega!
Really, though, the D rated 285s are 3195lbs @65psi. Won't ever have either axle over 6400lbs. 2nd winter on these tires and run them 45-50psi front, 35-40psi rear most of the time unless the roads are clear for a long roadtrip then I'll air them up some.