LT or P Tires ?
My old stock Wrangler AT "P" rated 265 70R 17 tires are up for replacement. I know the "LT" are optimum for towing, but was wondering if I really need them? Cost is not a factor between the P and L...
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dspencer wrote:
I'm towing a 26ft bunk house with a dry weight of 4600 and loaded right at 6000lbs with a 2012 Silverado 1500. I was towing with the factory P rated tires until last summer and when it was time to change I went with the LT's. There was a big difference in stability, actually more than I expected....
My combo is similar and I had the same experience. When it was time for new tires I upgraded to Cooper Discoverer AT/3 load range C LT's. Glad I made the change. FWIW they are made in the U.S.
