Posted: 8/29/2015 4:46:00 PM EDT
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Well, it's time for tires for old SUV. I'm a bit torn since the tires I'd like are Load Range E tires and the other potential tire is just a P-Metric Standard Load tire.
I rarely tow and if I do, it's a light load for this car (1 ATV or motocross bike). I've never had E rated tires for a midsize SUV (Toyota 4 Runner) before and I'm concerned about the harshness/stiffness of the ride. This car is more or less a daily driver so I don't want a feel like I'm driving on potholes. So what's the feedback? Am I overthinking it? Or will those E-rated tires be stiff as hell? Thanks! |
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Overkill for sure. Nothing wrong with doing it, you should expect a little more harsh ride quality. No need to run 80psi. Go by the vehicle manufacturers recommendation Nailed it. They will be stiffer no matter what. Sometimes that is good, like when you don't want the sidewall roll while cornering. I'm confused on why every guy with E range tires feels the need to run them at 80psi. You might as well put solid steel ties on. Run them at 40 and they'll be better, but still not the same. |
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I have E rated tires on my 1/2 ton truck. Guy at the tire store insisted that C rated tires would be fine... I tow occasionally, spend a lot of time off road or on gravel roads in the middle of nowhere... I would rather not get a flat and the E rated tires are just that much more insurance against such things. You dont have to run them at full rated PSI... Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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One small advantage to E tires: [let me see if I can remember this the way the tire guy told it. . . ]
E tires are designed as commercial tires so they start with 11/32" of tread when new. C, P, and all other retail tires start with 9/32" of tread. You get a little more rubber. |
| E rated Mud Terrains on my Taco. Run them about 37 psi, no perceptible difference from the horrible stock Rugged Trails or whatever was on there. Nice to not worry about sharp rocks, road debris, and the like. Just go over it. Last year hunting my buddy blew apart his C tires and had 5 Mud Terrains to match mine installed within the week. |
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Quoted: One small advantage to E tires: [let me see if I can remember this the way the tire guy told it. . . ] E tires are designed as commercial tires so they start with 11/32" of tread when new. C, P, and all other retail tires start with 9/32" of tread. You get a little more rubber. My SL rated Yokohamas have 12/32". |
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I run E's on my Trail Edition. Quoted:
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5th Gen. I run E's on my Trail Edition. Same here running E KO2's on my 14 TE. No issues and I think they're really quiet and handle fine on road. Look around and they can be had for 180 a piece. I run mine at 45 psi. |
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Quoted: One small advantage to E tires: [let me see if I can remember this the way the tire guy told it. . . ] E tires are designed as commercial tires so they start with 11/32" of tread when new. C, P, and all other retail tires start with 9/32" of tread. You get a little more rubber. OP: Keep in mind, LTs will require higher air pressure than P metric tires. In stock size, you'll need about 42-44psi (IIRC) to match the load rating of the P metric at 32psi. |