Tire Load Range
MY 5er has a GVRW of 10,800. I now have the OEM Akuret 235/80/16. Max load range is 3417. Maaxis of the same size is 3420. Discount tire recommends an LT and I am aware of the debates. The tire they r...
Forum Discussion
It is difficult to make a recommendation without having the "ST vs LT" debate. Many ST tires will come with a load rating which is, on paper, greater than your needs. In practice, however, LT tires are just more rugged and better able to withstand the stress of heavy towing. Also, too many people ignore (or are ignorant of) the fact that ST tires are only speed rated for 65 mph*. As for recommendations:
If you are on a budget, buy a name brand ST tire and DO NOT EXCEED 65 mph.
If you can afford them, get LT tires and drive them as you wish.
* Please don't come back at me with a misquote from Goodyear PSB #2014-01 about running Marathon ST tires over 65 mph. I am looking at it right now. It says if Goodyear ST tires "are used at speeds between 66 and 75 mph (106 km/h and 120 km/h), we recommend the cold inflation pressure be increased by 10 psi above the recommended pressure ..." It does NOT say the tires are rated for running at 66-75 mph.
If you are on a budget, buy a name brand ST tire and DO NOT EXCEED 65 mph.
If you can afford them, get LT tires and drive them as you wish.
* Please don't come back at me with a misquote from Goodyear PSB #2014-01 about running Marathon ST tires over 65 mph. I am looking at it right now. It says if Goodyear ST tires "are used at speeds between 66 and 75 mph (106 km/h and 120 km/h), we recommend the cold inflation pressure be increased by 10 psi above the recommended pressure ..." It does NOT say the tires are rated for running at 66-75 mph.
