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Flatty
11-09-2005, 01:44 PM
Can I use these tires for my tow rig? I can get a set of Swampers with load rating C for cheap, but I am not sure I can use these. I have a 99 CTD quadcab shortbed, 4x4. I need new tires, and these are cheap. Thanks

Dima
SolidAxleDurango
11-09-2005, 02:37 PM
Don't be that concerned with C, D, E....

Read the load rating - actual weight. If it's not enough for your weight, go higher.
Travis Waldher
11-09-2005, 02:47 PM
In general though, I would say no.

Anymore I put nothing less than load rating E on a truck. They wear longer and seem to be up for more urban abuse than the C rated tires.
Jrod-13
11-09-2005, 05:19 PM
Don't be that concerned with C, D, E....

Read the load rating - actual weight. If it's not enough for your weight, go higher.


I agree, to an extent.
Usualy the number of plys goes up with the load rating.
But yeah, the load range C gumbo mudders on my wheeler are rated for almost what the load range E's on my tow rig are rated for.
4x4not
11-09-2005, 05:34 PM
The load range has to do with the plies in the sidewall. An E rated tire will simply be more stable. This being said, I DID go from an E-rated 245/70R17 to a D-rated 315/70R17 and my weight rating technically went up, but there is definately more sidewall flex and less side-to-side stability. If you don't tow real heavy I don't see a problem, but guys running close to their GVWR will REALLY see a difference.
SolidAxleDurango
11-10-2005, 04:36 AM
Also check "plys" vs "Ply rating".