Tire load range?
04-26-2004, 03:51 AM
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Originally posted by Barry Smith
Guys before I started towing heavy (26000 to 30000 lbs.) I ran LTX 265-75 C rated they did fine and rode a heck of alot better than E rated tires. From what I can tell the rubber compound is the same between the two? I've got Bridgestone Rivo's 265-75-16 E rated now they grip real well but BAD wear!!!! I had 7000 miles on them and went to rotate them back tires HALF wore out! If I weren't hauling more than 8000 lbs I wouldn't hesitate to run C rated tires.
Guys before I started towing heavy (26000 to 30000 lbs.) I ran LTX 265-75 C rated they did fine and rode a heck of alot better than E rated tires. From what I can tell the rubber compound is the same between the two? I've got Bridgestone Rivo's 265-75-16 E rated now they grip real well but BAD wear!!!! I had 7000 miles on them and went to rotate them back tires HALF wore out! If I weren't hauling more than 8000 lbs I wouldn't hesitate to run C rated tires.
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