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C Rated Tires?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by travpayne, Jul 2, 2019.

  1. Jul 2, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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    travpayne

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    Hello all,
    Im looking for some insight on tire selection. Ive had BFG AT on a few trucks in the past, and I really like them. They are quiet, aggressive enough, and wear well IMO. I live in northern California, and don't spend to much time off road, I don't tow more then a jet-ski, and rarely have heavy loads. I do spend a good amount of time in Tahoe though.
    anyway,
    I am trying to figure out if running a "C" rated tire will be adequate enough?
    it saves about 7lbs per tire compared to the "E" rated tire.
    I am also getting the 17x8.5 Method (MR309) wheels to go with the tires.
    Tire Size - 285/70/17

    Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
    Thanks!!
     
  2. Jul 12, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    You should be fine with "C" rated tires. The Tundras come stock with "P" rated not even an "LT".
    Back in the day all 1/2 ton SUV & Trucks came with "C" rated tires.
    I might look into these on my next set.
     
  3. Jul 12, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    I know everyone wants an E rated tire nowadays but P rated is still adequate for what the truck can tow and carry. You should be fine with the C rated tire.
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    Just my thought and worth what you pay for it; but, why have a truck and put car/suv tires on it? 100% pavement, a P rated tire or a C rated tire is probably fine. Spend even a little time at all off road, or on gravel roads, and I'd go with LT tires. More weight, yes; but, more plys so more able to withstand rock punctures, and if you do want to haul occasionally you can do it without worry. Heavy duty tires = piece of mind.
     
  5. Sep 8, 2019 at 8:36 AM
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    Thanks for the information.
    I’ve decided on the BFG 285/75/17 KO2
    They may hurt they bank a bit, but I know they will last!
     
  6. Sep 8, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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    Ran DuraTrac Cs on my Tacoma. I had no concerns with them.
     
  7. Sep 8, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    I’m just a little concerned with the amount of sidewall with the larger tire / smaller wheel “swimming” around on the road.
     
  8. Sep 8, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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    Mine were 285/75/16s, never felt squirrelly. I know the Tundra is heavier, so I cant say how they will perform.
    The C rated tires stayed on my Tacoma for about 35K miles. Even when I gave the truck to my oldest boy.
     
  9. Sep 8, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    Oh ok. Thanks for the information! I’ve already committed I think..
    But I will keep them in mind for next time!
     

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