Tire Question
Have a 2008 GMC 2500HD SLT Crew Cab. At this time running 286/70/17, looking at buying Michelin LTX M/S2 "E" load range but they don't come in that size have to go down to a 265/70/17. Possibly buying...
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The E tire has a 10 ply rated carcass (sidewalls) with 80 psi pressures to help stiffen the sidewalls.
The D tire has only 8 ply carcass and 65 psi which leaves the tire with a flexy sidewall (less stiff).
Granted some D's may have more load capacity but the E is the tougher/stronger/stiffer tire. Both have a two ply carcass but the D tires have a thinner mil thickness material.
If the truck is used to hot rod around making smoke and burning rubber like kids do and only carrying a small load then the D will work fine.
The D tire has only 8 ply carcass and 65 psi which leaves the tire with a flexy sidewall (less stiff).
Granted some D's may have more load capacity but the E is the tougher/stronger/stiffer tire. Both have a two ply carcass but the D tires have a thinner mil thickness material.
If the truck is used to hot rod around making smoke and burning rubber like kids do and only carrying a small load then the D will work fine.
