Question about 2022 Tire Load E Load 10Ply

A couple of questions regarding the original tires and going with a bigger size.

1. I had the wildpeak 265/60/20 stock tires. When I go to the Falken web-site I can find that size and it does show that it is a 10ply E load tire. But I am not sure that is what was actually what was placed on the truck.

There really isnt that much of a difference the weight of each tire is about 8 lbs difference. But I have seen a 5MPG mile difference and they are louder and a harder ride. I did not think it would be that much of a difference

2. The door sticker is not showing that we need to use a LT Tire. So does that mean they are not placing LT tires on the 2022's

3. Can I go with a Lower Load Tire? The 275/65/20 looks great but I am not sure it is worth the Rougher Ride, more noise, and the lower MPG (not as critical as the other variations)

I also found other E Load 10ply tires that are not nearly as heavy - Example the Bridgestone Dueler REVO3 AT tire is only 52 lbs. it is rated for 3750. It might be a softer ride and not as loud..

Thought please.

 

I may have answered my own question - The stock Falken Wildpeaks have a WA after the WildPeak AT3. which looks like it is not an E load as it is only 44lbs

 

Look on the sidewall for the LT or P designation. Check your PSI. Anything over 38-40 is going to give you a harsher ride. On your MPG, have you checked your odometer for the tires and made any correction?

 

My 2021 Gladiator diesel came with the Falken tires are great but towing they have a weird feel and I have noticed they can be a little squirrelly I have found towing a heavy trailer .

 

stock trucks will have P load tires. Moving to a larger tire on a tundra generally means moving to E load, thats is whats available in the sizes that work on a Tundra. E load will be a stiffer driving feel, its pretty significant but does firm up driving performance, turning, feels more stable. Won't be as cushy and you will feel road irregularities more.

 

Stock tires certainly aren’t load E they are passenger tires. For whatever it’s worth bfg ko2’s 275/60r20 “33”’ are load D. If you go up to 275/65r20 “34” they are load E.

 

You want to avoid the E or anything 121 rated or higher unless you move to a 3/4 ton heavy duty truck.

Loss of ride comfort and mpg. Better to just get the bigger truck, ends up being the same differences.

 

I tow and off road a lot so I’ll keep the 10 ply tires, Toyota reliability, and avoid off-roading an HD truck.

 

Yeah that works. Understandable.

I would rather snag an f250 gas 10speed. Probably similar mpg as a heavy tire Tundra.

Different tastes for different people.

I have had a few 4x4 halftones including a trd tundra and ecoboost f150. From experience I would only suggest using the P tire on the halfton truck as the mpg and ride disappears especially with the Turbo.

 

MPG is undeniable - I get around 13 in town - I still think it rides way smoother and is easier to drive/park than any 3/4 truck and I drive a Ram 2500 and F250 regularly.

you can look at half tons two ways -
1. They aren’t the best at anything
2. They can do a lot of stuff between okay and good.

 

Yeah the last gen was undeniably easier to park compared to any domestic because of the turning radius.

outside of the 450 up ford which turn on a dime. Pretty similar feeling to a tundra, if you ever drive one you will know. Haven’t driven a 22 tundra yet but I hope that is a similar situation.

 

I like e rated tires because their tougher and and are less prone to flats., especially if you drive gravel roads. I run mine at about 40 psi so it’s not so bad. You should only air them up higher if you are hauling or towing. They are heavier tho and your mileage will take a hit.

 

If you go on TireRack you can sort by load range in the size you want. In most sizes there is likely to be a Load Range C or P metric available in one brand or another that will be lighter weight.

-For example, BFG makes a C range KO2 in a 285/70R17. So does Falken. They are the stock Wrangler Rubicon and Gladiator Rubicon tires.
-BFG also makes a C range KO2 in a 315/70R17. Its pretty light at 62 lbs. Stock F150 Raptor tire.
-Goodyear makes a C range Territory MT in a 315/70R17 thats super light weight. I think its like 52 lbs. Its the stock Bronco Sasquatch tire.

And yes, you can go with a lower load tire. Even P-metric tires have considerably more load capacity than the axle does. Unless you start running a camper setup full time or something, I don't see a lot of reason to go to an LT E. LT C or P-metrics are fine.

One of the downsides to running an LT E at low pressure is the heat generated in the tires. They are stiffer and so when you run low pressure they internally generate heat from the flexing. Its not actually recommended to run them too low. The Ram 1500 Rebel comes with LT E Duratracs from the factory and even on that truck the door sticker says to run them at 55 psi. That truck is about the same weight as a Tundra.

I personally run the above mentioned KO2's on my two trucks. I run the LT285/70R17 on my Lexus GX and the LT315/70R17 on my F150. I run them at the factory pressures for a Wrangler Rubicon and Raptor from which they were meant for and they do great. I think both are 37 psi. I tow a 5500 lb travel trailer with both the GX and the F150 and I have never said I wished I had more tire.

 

Couldnt agree more.

They have some metric sizes in 18, 20, and 22 that work fine as well.

 

For towing and airing down offroad you do not want a C or P rated tire period. FYI my Toyo at3's in 35x12.5x17 weight 65lbs.. i have aired them down to 18psi crawling around Idaho, MT and Moab with our opus trailer in tow with zero issues, those other tires would get a flat with those sidewalls almost instantly with those pressures.