lt265/70/17 upgrade to lt275/65/18 worthwhile
Title pretty much says it all. Wondering if anyone has gone from lt265/70/17 to lt275/65/18 and seen any benefits? I am well under the limits of the 17s but since I need new tires want to look at all ...
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SoCalDesertRider wrote:brian91 wrote:It depends on how the individual brand and model of tire shell is constructed. More plies and/or thicker side walls means greater load capacity, generally.
I wonder who decides on the ratings or how they are determined...
265/75/16 3415 31.7x10.4
265/70/17 3195 31.7x10.4
265/65/18 3306 31.5x10.4
All 3 tires above are the nearly the exact same dimensions, but vary in load capacity.
If you compare all E rated tires, you will notice the same rating across all brands for a given size. I have yet to see an E rated tire with one brand having a higher rating then another. Every 265/75/16E will have a rating of 3415, etc. Correct me if I am wrong but have been looking for higher rated 265/70/17 tire and every brand is 3195, regardless if its a $250 Michelin or a $100 Chinese tire.
