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 LT.I'm not crazy about the hit you take on gas mileage with the heavier "LT" tires. I'm going to go with a lot more aggressive tread for a lot of Wisconsin winter highway driving than I have now, so that alone is going to be a hit on gas mileage.I drive a 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4 with tow package, I pull a 26-1/2', 2014 keystone trailer 4636# unloaded. (I'm guessing I don't exceed the rough estimate of 1500# loaded, haven't weighed everything yet) Just got everything last season.I only use our trailer about 3-4 times a year, so 95% of the time the truck is my daily driver to work 25 miles total, mostly highway each day.I'm looking at either General Grabber AT/2 "P" rated tire 2679# @ 44#or the Hankook Dynapro ATM RF 10 rated at around 2400# Both tires are available in "LT" versions.The trailer seemed to pull OK with the old Wrangler "P" tires, only slightly squishy up front a couple of times, (Road?) but than I have never owned a full size pick-up and full size camper, so not too much I can compare to. I previously had just a 2WD Ranger and a pop-up camper.Thoughts and advice from the more experienced? Please help and advise?ThanksHal

Worst thing I ever did to a tow vehicle was put LR D's on it and P's are even worse. I'd go with the LT's.BTW, your not supposed to post the same thing in multiple forums.

Sorry, wasn't sure which forum this would best fit, as I tow a bumper trailer?

Those P Wranglers are weak. Check these Wrangler LTs with Kevlar and 60,000 mile warranty. Need load index 121 for LThttp://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-all-terrain-adventure

I don't really think you will notice much of a difference in fuel economy with different tires. If you are comfortable with the towing characteristics of your truck with P rated car tires and don't want the extra weight of the LT tires, stay with the P rating.I have E rated tires (WAY overkill, but came standard with the Rock Warrior package) on my Tundra and I have no flex or sway. I wouldn't go back to anything less than a D rated tire just because it really makes the towing platform much for solid.For towing, the LT tires are better. They are more rigid and have less sidewall flex. That leads to lower tire temperatures and less chance for a tire failure on your tow vehicle. That also leads to less swaying or bouncing feel while towing.

Gas is cheap, so now is the time to try LTs... Once you do, you probably will stay with them no matter how much gas costs

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time2roll
Nomad
Jan 26, 2015
Can't tell you the difference because my truck came OEM with GY Wrangler ATS LT265/70R17-C. Lasted 89,000
Now on second set Silent Armor getting 70,000
Door sticker says to run 36 psi and I am generally at 42/50.
wannavolunteerF
Explorer
Jan 26, 2015
smkettner, I am in a similar situation as OP and was actually looking at those wranglers with the kevlar for my F150. Just gotta wonder how much stiffer they really feel as a daily ride. Right now my truck has Michelin P series tires on it.
jsdad
Explorer
Jan 26, 2015
spoon059 wrote:
I don't really think you will notice much of a difference in fuel economy with different tires. If you are comfortable with the towing characteristics of your truck with P rated car tires and don't want the extra weight of the LT tires, stay with the P rating.

I have E rated tires (WAY overkill, but came standard with the Rock Warrior package) on my Tundra and I have no flex or sway. I wouldn't go back to anything less than a D rated tire just because it really makes the towing platform much for solid.

For towing, the LT tires are better. They are more rigid and have less sidewall flex. That leads to lower tire temperatures and less chance for a tire failure on your tow vehicle. That also leads to less swaying or bouncing feel while towing.

Good point! I did have bounce issues on our last trip and wrote it off as road type. It only happened on newer interstate (expansion joints?) For some reason older freeway, and black top highway was just fine.
Huntindog
Explorer
Jan 26, 2015
Gas is cheap, so now is the time to try LTs... Once you do, you probably will stay with them no matter how much gas costs
spoon059
Explorer II
Jan 26, 2015
I don't really think you will notice much of a difference in fuel economy with different tires. If you are comfortable with the towing characteristics of your truck with P rated car tires and don't want the extra weight of the LT tires, stay with the P rating.

I have E rated tires (WAY overkill, but came standard with the Rock Warrior package) on my Tundra and I have no flex or sway. I wouldn't go back to anything less than a D rated tire just because it really makes the towing platform much for solid.

For towing, the LT tires are better. They are more rigid and have less sidewall flex. That leads to lower tire temperatures and less chance for a tire failure on your tow vehicle. That also leads to less swaying or bouncing feel while towing.
time2roll
Nomad
Jan 26, 2015
Those P Wranglers are weak. Check these Wrangler LTs with Kevlar and 60,000 mile warranty. Need load index 121 for LT

http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-all-terrain-adventure
jsdad
Explorer
Jan 25, 2015
Sorry, wasn't sure which forum this would best fit, as I tow a bumper trailer?
ScottG
Nomad
Jan 25, 2015
Worst thing I ever did to a tow vehicle was put LR D's on it and P's are even worse. I'd go with the LT's.
BTW, your not supposed to post the same thing in multiple forums.

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