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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CKNSLS wrote:Tireman9 wrote:CKNSLS wrote:jsdad wrote:
Came back from the garage and tire shop today they said I'm going take a bit of ride pounding most of the time with the E rated LT, as I drive a empty truck 95% of the time. My old and worn OEM tires (66K on them) are not helping my ride when I pull. Their trying to match me with a few good quality options other than the E rated LT. for a happy median.
I do not plan on getting a larger trailer and pulling with this 1/2 ton truck. If I was towing more than about 3-4 weeks out of the year, (all short in state trips < 200 miles) LT E rated would be a better fit.
I do believe the bounce issue at times is more of a hitch/load set-up, and less of a tire problem.
Thanks everyone for all the great tire and tow information. This site is a wonderful source.
An "XL" rated tire is a happy medium.
"Happy Medium only as long as the inflation you run provides the load capacity you need and you have de-rated the P type tire when you apply it to a Trailer, LT or SUV.
The load capacity of "XL" tires are more than "P" tires. You of course run maximum inflation to increase load range to maximum. The OP has a tire shop he is working with.
Once again as Tireman9 has stated the xl tire must be aired to the inflation psi that gives that tire the same load capacity as the P tire it is replacing. When I posed the PSI question to Michelin as to how much I should air the E rated M/S2 tire that was the exact same size as the p rated Wrangler OE tire, Their reply to me was that the tire would need to be inflated and additional 8-9 PSI to achieve the same carrying capacity of the Prated Wrangler. So when changing you do need to do some homework.
