I'm getting down to the nitty-gritty on having to buy new tires. I want to go to 285's, but due to a tight budget, I can't afford high dollar tires.

My question: Since I don't haul very heavy, are 285 D's ok to put on? In my price range, all the E rated tires are 245's.

CR

 

I am running 285 BFG Tri-Guards on my truck and they have the same weight rating as the as the stock E rated tire.

 

Joe N. ,
Good point. I have noticed that several mfgs list the D tires at a higher load rating the the E's.

 

Yep, when searching for tires the load rating really dont mean much, look at the actual poundage the tire is capable of, I have noticed that they varry quite a bit

My TOYO 19.5x285's are rated for 6400 lbs each

Cheers, Kevin

 

Check this truck out!

 

Charlie...I'm running "D" 285/75/16's on the rear, they are Chaparrals. They were about $300 For the pair...and the same tires we used on both my former work trucks (2002 Chev 2500HD, and 2001 Dodge CTD Clib Cab 4x4 Auto) Both truck had HEAVY cargo trailer and pipe trailers hooked to them 90% of the time. Alot of highway and ranch-road driving. They held up good and were a great price. ALOT smoother ride than the "E" rating of the same tires...

 

I have always ran "D" rated tires and have never had a problem while pulling the trailer or off-roading( run the same size style tires on the rock-crawling jeep)
I liek the older style GoodYear Wrangle AT's the newr tread design is more for moms SUV or minivan, The Bridgestone Dueler's are a real decent tire too

 

For hauling a camper, many have advised me to use "E" rated tires for the extra stability in the stiffer sidewalls. For towing, pure tire weight rating is fine, and typically larger sized tires have more air and therefore will be rated for higher weight.

 

In my case I am working on a highline in south Texas where almost every plant has a thorn on it . Locals told me I needed to get rid of the stock tires and get the BFG Tri-Gards because they are the only tires with 3 ply sidewalls and were necessary to prevent daily flats. The tire store would not sell me a tire with a lower weight rating than the E tire so I ended up with the 285s. I believe both the stock Michelin 265 E rated tire and the BFG 285 D rated tire are both rated for 3195 lbs.

 

i know that guy in the link hes got twins in that truck its really nice

 

I am running 285 negotiator's on my truck. They have a "d" ratingand they are an agressive tread design and look good on the truck. I tow with it qiute often and have had no problems with them. I paid $350 for all four, you may want to check them out.

 

broke2000,

Where did you get the tires? Do they have a milage rating?