yeah, what he said.......................... couldn't think of a way to make it sound like english when i tried to type it. thanks grey

 

However that is not what DZ was saying. What he was referring too was the fact that with some tires a D range tire may have more capacity in a certain size than another size in an E range not that a D would hold more than an E in the same tire and size. Clear as Mud?
That is correct. All things equal the E will have a higher capacity than the D

 

No worries. It took me a minute to think of how to make it understandable myself......

 

Im getting E's next time the side walls of my dick cepics just dont seem that stable when cornering not to mention that 25kmiles and they will be slick at 30k and ive kept them rotated.

 

I want to move up to the next taller tire, maybe in a 285 width, and maybe 2 sizes up. What should I get? (Truck is a 98 4x4 w no leveling kit and no lift!!!)
Also, what brand/style?

 

Personal choice depending on what it is you expect from your tire. Assuming you have the factory 16' wheels a 285/75 (33.2x11.3 according to Toyo or 32.8 x11.2 according to calculator) Toyo M55 rated for 3,740lbs @ 80psi would look sharp and a lot of guys have great reviews on that tire. Though they might rub a little bit at full turn on bumpy terrain..... If I can justify the cost of these Medium duty tires for my Medium duty truck they will be my next tire.......

 

I think performance wise most of them are comparable for general use. Cost wise, larger sizes are a lot more (like $100 per tire). I think that the reason I bought my truck is to enjoy it, so I will get tires that I LIKE, more than any other reason. I don't much like the looks of the BFG-AT tread. Here is what mine looks like. Hopefully this will add to your confusion

I may look into M/Ts but they are noisier and wear out faster than A/Ts.
Good luck!
-P

 

I've got the same truck as you and run 285/75-R16 on stock rims with no rubbing. The larger tires will make your bottom end less peppy, but reduce your overall RPM giving you better mileage on the freeway. Also, your speedo will read low by about 7%. I don't think I would go any taller than this without wider rims and a leveling kit. Wider tires should have a higher load rating due to their increased contact patch. I run 50psi front and 40psi rear and it's still a little harsh for my comfort. Might take the rear down another 5psi and see how she rides.

Best rated all-terrain tire on tirerack is the Bridgestone Dueller AT Revo.

 

I've got aftermarket rims..... I believe they are 16x8. I'd like to get something a little taller to fill the wheel wells better. What's the next size up in a 265 or a 285 (probably a 285)?

 

For your application, do yourself a favor and get D's. You said you hardly ever haul anything. Why go for a harsher ride? I like my D's better because they ride a WHOLE lot better and are rated to carry more than the factory E's that came on it. If I pulled heavy a lot I would have to go for E's. But like you said thats not your case either. You will be happier with D's using your truck like you said IMO. Good Luck

 

I think your long bed will look real good with at least 285s, maybe even 305s, from the looks of your truck, Cododgeman. My manual calls for 245/75 I think, that would look like a bicycle

Photoshop a couple of different sizes onto the truck, see what it looks like
-P

 

But, I'd like to go up in height too! What the next size up height wise (not width)?

Thanks for all the info and for helpin make my truck the monster it is!!!!

 

Find a brand, stylr, and load range you like. See what sizes they come in and then go here to see what the actual size will be in inches......http://www.rojawheels.com/wheeltech/...Calculator.htm

 

Both 285 and 305 will add a little bit of height. Both 285/75 and 305/70 are a 33" diameter tires, while the stock 245/75 are a 30.5" tire.
Another reason for me to stay with a 1-foot tire width, I have a set of custom chains for these tires. A darn nice ones, too, thanks to my nice neighbor who got them for me.
This tire calculator is the one I like the most:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...mp;vehicle=yes
-P

 

I know that this is a VERY old thread. No sense starting a new thread when we can continue one. Please bear with me.


When I bought my truck last year. The PO had just installed a set of 285-75R16 BFG KO. It finally dawned on me while I was rotating the tires that they are "D's".
With only 10k on them, these tires are HORRIBLE. They won't stay balanced and at hi-way speeds they feel like you are driving on marshmallows (not in a good way). You can feel the front end wallow on the side walls. With 60PSI in them.

These trucks don't have the best steering to begin with and these tires don't do the truck any justice.

This summer I plan to switch to a E rated tire. Either Firestone Destination A/T or Goodyear Wranglers. Both in 285's and E.
I just wanted to share my experience with BFG's.