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a-d-s
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Jul 17, 2013

Am I crazy to be considering Goodyear Duratracs?

I need to replace the worn out michelin LTX m/s on my 2004 Expedition. I know I want to move to an LT tire and I am pretty sure I want a load range C, not E. I tow a 24' Hideout with a GVWR of 7600#. ...
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a-d-s
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Jul 19, 2013
Fisherman wrote:
Maybe you are missing something, the link I gave you sends you to the Michelin load range C although indicated as a 113S SL. Check the specs, it's over the weight rating you're looking for.
P265/70R17
113S SL 500 A B 2535 lbs.


Those are P-metric tires and from what I gather a totally different tire than an LT rated one. I realize P-metric tires can handle the loads, but there are other advantages to LT tires well documented here and on other websites.

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