Another tire question
Tire says E rating, online it says E rated tires are 43mph which seems silly. What am i missing?
Forum Discussion
E tires are usually 10-ply and used for heavy vehicles like RV or big trucks or 3/4 or 1 ton pick up trucks that will carry heavy. Often they are 80 psi tires. Their speed rating should be much higher than you ever want to drive a trailer or RV.
I forgot what vehicle this is for.
A problem getting E tire for a vehicle that does not require E is that the sidewalls are very stiff, so for a light vehicle or trailer the ride quality will be more harsh. On trailers the tires are a big part of the suspension spring so you need the correct tire, usually a C, so the tire will flex as part of the suspension and give a softer ride.
E tires will also be much more heavy and thus cost you more at the gas pump.
I forgot what vehicle this is for.
A problem getting E tire for a vehicle that does not require E is that the sidewalls are very stiff, so for a light vehicle or trailer the ride quality will be more harsh. On trailers the tires are a big part of the suspension spring so you need the correct tire, usually a C, so the tire will flex as part of the suspension and give a softer ride.
E tires will also be much more heavy and thus cost you more at the gas pump.
