Load range C tires

Can anyone tell me if load range C tires look more like P metric tires or load E tires? I like the durable rugged look the Load range E tires have. Was wondering if the Load C tires had the similar look and feel with the less weight. Thanks

 

Your main issue is availability and selections depending on your preferred tire size. Go bigger and you will find very little selections in either of those load ranges. Unless you use your truck like a honda civic, go with the load C range vs a p-metric tire for payload and sidewall protection. If you decide to go up to 285's, you won't find too many choices in a C-load.

 

I was going to get the Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT in load C, they are available in my size. Was wondering how the Load C looked and feel compare to the E. I had load E tires on my 3rd gen 4Runner before and they were too stiff and rough for my use. I just don’t want the load C to look and feel like a p metric tire tho. So I was wondering if the C load tires are at least similar to a load E tire in looks and durability. Thanks for the reply.

 

You will definitely feel the ride quality difference between a C vs. E-load tire given the same tire pressure. E-load is way overkill for a mid size truck like ours. I run the Cooper ATP II in a D-load at 34 psi and rides smooth for a lifted truck. Keep in mind that the quality of lift also have alot to do with ride qualty.

 

Here's the C version of that very tire. My third set in 265/75/16. Love em! Never had an E rated tire on my Tacoma, so I can't compare.

 

yeah the Load E were too much for me, so I’ll be sticking with the Load C this time around.

They look nice! I’m going with the Coopers because I heard they are the best all terrain tires in the rain. I’m in NC and it rains a lot here.

 

The AT3 is very close to the ATP II design. Just recently got mine right before my family 2k miles trip to moab. First time going with Coopers and very happy with them. Rode great running 85 on the hwy.

 

I have had good experience with load C AT3's as well. Have about 45k on mine and they still look great. Will get another pair when they wear out.

 

I ran C Load Range BJG AT KO's on my 08 Sport 4x4 for a long time, and from what I recall, there is no visible difference in the way the tires look compared to the E Load Range tire. The difference is all internal with the number of plys within the tire.

 

P rated tires are rated to carry more weight than your truck is rated for but generally only come in less aggressive All Terrain or street tires. If you want to use a more aggressive tread it will have to be an LT rated tire. They come in C, D, and E ratings based on how much weight they are rated for. In the same size C rated tires are rated for LESS weight than P rated tires. D rated tires are rated for the same weight and E rated tires considerably more than P's. There are other ratings, but not in sizes that would fit light duty trucks.

C rated tires aren't really designed for hauling weight, but for guys driving SUV's like Jeep Wranglers who want a more aggressive tire. They can be used on a Tacoma, and all things being the same expect a similar ride. Personally, unless I just had to have an aggressive mud tire between C's ad P's, I'd save the money and get P's.

E rated tires will be a tougher tire and hold up better to harsh off road driving. They are less likely to fail when driving over rocks, logs, etc. But they do ride a little stiffer. Especially on a light Tacoma.

I've had them all at one point or another. The real difference has more to do with the tire width, diameter, and tread pattern than P, C, D, or E ratings or tire weight. Wider, taller tires rob power and hurt fuel mileage. More aggressive tires ride worse and get worse fuel mileage. If you compare the same size and type tire in both a P and E rating there is very little difference in ride quality, or fuel mileage. The problem is that few people change just one thing and it makes it harder to identify what factor is causing loss of fuel mileage and a harsher ride.

 

The C vs E load ride quality thing is REALLY blown out of proportion on tacomaworld. I was running C load range duratracs and got a sidewall flat so I had to replace 2 of them (less than a year old tires). Due to supply chain issues C load duratracs weren’t available at the time so I had them throw a pair of Es on.

I’ve been running Cs in the front and Es in the rear since December and I can tell zero difference in MPG or ride since I swapped the rears to E load range. Still running the same tire pressure too.

I was afraid it was gonna drive like a dump truck based on what folks say on here but in reality noticed zero difference.

 

I went with the C-rated Nitto RidgeGrappler in 285/70/17. As others have said: Not many options at 285 for load range C but these checked all my boxes and I do like their looks compared to almost all the other c-rated tires I found in this size.

 

This was actually the answer I was looking for, thanks!

 

That answer is going to depend on the tire manufacturer as well. There isn't really a definitive answer to your question. Some companies make Cs look as aggressive as Es and some make Cs look less aggressive like P rated tires. Totally depends on the company and even specific model of tire.

To contribute to the data set in my case my C and E load Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs have the exact same tread depth and appearance.

 

I don’t understand what you mean by appearance difference. Wildpeak in C or E looks the same. E is a thicker 10-ply meant for a dually diesel towing a trailer as big as a house. I’ve heard of Fords pulling up to 40,000 pounds.
Most ive pulled is tools and a 5x10 Uhaul trailer moving. Or loaded a pallet of wood.

a pallet of anything from Home Depot such as bricks is usually up to 3-4K lbs.

Have I gone over rocks? Yes.
I have never seen a jagged rock with the point facing me on a trail and decided to floor into it like driving into a harpoon. I have literally never seen one.
Which makes me wonder the point of E.
If you are going slow and not doing that, or tree branches, you are probably fine.
Then again my co worker did pop a C ko2 like that once.

E means I never worry about popping or even puncturing it.

my 255/80r17 tall skinnies only come as E. Probably to compensate for the lack of width.

if I had to do it again I’d want to try C. I hope 33 285/70 or 35’s can come in C.

e is heavy and messed up my gas mileage and acceleration
Which probably does not affect a ford diesel because if they have a V8 with 1 or 2 turbos running diesel (a more efficient and powerful fuel than gasoline) it probably makes no difference to them

 

actually they don’t. The c load has a more shallow tire depth, and they have less groves.

I looked at a 285 c load vs e load. I believe the c load was like a 13-32” tire depth new and the e load is like 17-32” tire depth.

Also on each “block” on the tire, the c load has 2 siphon cuts for the water. The e load has 3