Tire load range

My apologies in advance if this is in the wrong area or is readily found somewhere else. I have a 2020 TRD Off-Road 2WD (I know.... I know...). Although a 2wd (with lockers), I am putting on new tires soon. The OEM tires are 265/70/16 and I am thinking about getting the GY Ultraterrain in 265/75/16. This truck is a daily driver and spends most of the time on city streets and freeways. I don't go offroading all that much unless I am going hunting or fishing and in most places, I wouldn't even need 4WD but would like a litter better tire for when I do. My question is load range. My choice for that tire is C or E1. If I go with the E1, what are the negatives of never keeping the tire pressure at the max of 80? Or should I go with the C load since it will mostly be a daily driver with only occasional off-road activities?

Thanks in advance

 

E aka 10ply are wicked heavy killing fuel mileage, handling rough, and more. You only inflate to the psi on the sidewall with a max load of the vehicle Aka 3/4-1 ton truck.

I run passenger load tires and have had no problems in the high elevations of the Colorado Rocky Mountain trails.

 

Typically for the E rated tire to match the load rating of a standard load @ 30psi, the pressure is 44psi. But that's for the max capacity of the vehicle. So you'd run 44psi while towing/hauling.

Daily driving 30psi is fine and encouraged, otherwise you'll have center tire wear and a really rough ride.

Pro's for e's are durability/longevity/more tread

Negatives are fuel consumption, ride quality and typically they are noisier than their standard load counter parts.

I'd lean towards E's for you, plus if you get stuck they deflate a lot better to help with traction.

 

That's what I thought about the gas mileage. Being in San Diego, I don't think the E load is really needed and I don't want to get even worse mileage than I already do with a lead foot.

 

The only items I will be hauling are softball, hunting, and fishing equipment.

 

Have you gone all your regular places with the tires you have?

Any problems with them?

No? Replace them with the same rating.

A 'tougher' tire, or aggressive looking tire not only costs more to buy, but more to operate.

If you've had problems and need more robust tires, only take enough of a step up to negate those problems

 

I have not had any problems with the OEM tires that I have. But, I've never really gone anywhere where tires really mattered. I am thinking about changing that up a little going forward.

 

^^ This, for sure.

Thinking about and doing are not the same. Changing that up a little may not require massive tires.
CB may have it correct.

 

First off, why would you ever have the tire at 80PSI? Is it going on a 1 ton? There is no reason to inflate to max pressure.

It doesn't matter if it's a C, D, or E, you inflate to the load carrying capacity you NEED. The reason so many people complain about E tires is they run them at twice the pressure they should. If you get E or C of the same size LT tire, you should run them at the same pressure for the same application.


I prefer E on my 4WDs, but wouldn’t on a 2wd unless it was carrying very heavy loads.

 

Why do you feel the max psi is some kind of requirement in the performance of the tire?
37 psi is the adjusted recommended psi for that size tire, whether it's C or E-rated.
C-rated has a max of 50 psi; E-rated has a max of 80 psi and consequently, can support more weight.
By your logic, why wouldn't you ask, "what are the negatives of never keeping the tire pressure at the max of 50" for the C-rated?

Sounds like you want a C-rated based on your requirements.

That said, I don't see that tire in a C-rated. It is either E rated or a euro-metric SL with a load index of 116. The SL 116 has an adjusted recommended inflation of 27psi.
ETA: Although the SL 116 has a max psi of 44, it's load capacity does not increase beyond 36psi. Anything beyond 36psi is to maintain the speed rating of the tire.

SL and C-rated are not equivalent.

 

If you haven't noticed by my question....I am a novice when it comes to these types of things. You are correct, it is either SL or E and not C or E. I do want to attempt to take my truck off-road a little more and am inquiring about the loads as I

 

Accidentally hit enter before I was finished typing. I am hesitant to get the E load if the tires will be a beast and decrease my MPG considerably. As I mentioned, I will rarely spend time off-road but want a tire (GY ultraterrain) that is a good daily driver but also will be useful when I do go off-road.

 

This is basically my question. Is the E load tire more tire than needed for a 2wd that will only see about 10-15% of its use off of the concrete jungle.

 

I noticed...
Sorry if my matter of fact delivery came off as condescending to you; it was not my intent. The questions I ask are more of a rhetotical for yourself to ask; I do not expect or require an answer. Just trying to help you make an informed decision.

 

Lol... no worries. Informed? I'd rather someone make my decision for me. HA!

 

Do you carry heavy loads or go places that stress the sidewalls of your tires more than normal? If no to both, probably should get the C.
I prefer E on all my 4wds for the slightly tougher sidewalls and all the abrasive abuse I put them through. I have a nice 2wd truck that occasionally drives on dirt gravel and needs an all terrain type tire, so I went the the Cooper AT3 4S in a standard load.

 

Nah...
I'm more of 'teach a guy to fish' type.

 

I do not carry any type of heavy loads at all nor do I tow anything. The SL load it is. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions.

 

Absolutely. That’s the simple answer to a simple question.

 

You should never need to go to the max 80 psi. It would be a hard as rock ride....

My C Load 265/75/16 Duratracs sit @ 30-32 psi, depending on the season.