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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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.
