E load vs C load wildpeak experience

[rndm]

Currently looking at getting the 285/75/17 wildpeak at3w's, which unfortunately only comes in E load. I am wondering if anyone has any experience comparing the ride quality of the E load vs C load to help me make the decision, as the other option would be just sticking with 285/70/17.

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[Javwohl]

I don’t have direct experience with those tires, but I went from a 285/75/16 Michelin lt/x e load tire to a 265/70/17 general grappler at/x c load on my 2001 dodge ram 1500 and it was a huge difference the ride was smoother and softer. The steering seemed to be more responsive, this could be a slight difference in width too.

 

[Flip]

I think most people prefer C load because it's a softer ride. Some say E-load Tires are for heavy duty trucks and that very well may be but unfortunately a lot of tire manufacturers are making aggressive, off-road AT & MT tires in E - load only. At least you have a choice. I run E load tires because the size tire I wanted was only offered in E-load. Going from a stock tire to the E-load tire I didn't notice a significant change in ride quality but that's just me. When airing down I did notice they are less flexible however, the thicker side walls offer great protection against sharp, jagged rocks. If I had the choice I would prefer D-load but again that's just me.

Best of luck, enjoy your new tires.

 

[calemasters]

Currently looking at getting the 285/75/17 wildpeak at3w's, which unfortunately only comes in E load. I am wondering if anyone has any experience comparing the ride quality of the E load vs C load to help me make the decision, as the other option would be just sticking with 285/70/17.

I am running wildpeak at3w load range E. They are a little harsh, but I have no way to compare to the load rance C.

 

[Riotfunk]

I ran them in 285s on my Tacoma. You def notice a little difference. Not as big as going oem tire to an E rated one.

Do you wheel a lot? Will you be airing down often? Have you cut a bunch of sidewalls on your tires? Are you lifted with better suspension setup than OEM? Have you ever run E rated tires before?

If no, go with the C rated. If yes go with the E rated.

I’m also running E rated 35s on a 2 door. So there’s that.

 

[Upnarms]

I went from C load bfg ko2s to E load wildpeak at3s about 25k miles ago. I love the wildpeaks. They are my favorite AT tire I've run. I notice no harsh ride despite what I had read others posting. I keep them at 34 psi usually and 20 off pavement. Only caveat is I went from 285/70 17s to 315/70 17. However, I got wildpeaks for my TJ too. They were much more comfortable than the yoko geolanders it replaced.

The wildpeaks wear awesome and have some of the highest tread depth. My ko2s were shot at 23k miles. My wildpeaks still have half their tread left. They don't spin in the rain either lije my ko2s and some others (trail grapplers, yoko geos).

Don't let the E load scare you. They aren't anything like what people were posting. My c load ko2s were too soft and bouncy on pavement IMO. I think softer sidewalls are more prone to developing DW. You should be airing down off road anyway.

If you run your tires at 40psi, all of them will be harsh. Do your tread contact patch to get the right psi.


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[azjl#3]

I had toyo E rated on my 2 door, it road fine at 25psi, however.... the weight and less traction on dry rocks than Ko2 is what killed the deal after a year, your spinning 100lb tires vs 60lb tires every time you accel and every time you try to stop. Less weight on the E rated tire when aired down might have been a problem, tire would not form around the rock.

 

[6.2Blazer]

A big factor is what air pressure you are running. If you are running the tires at the max rated PSI than obviously a huge difference in ride quality. For example the E rated tire may have a max PSI of 80 where as the C rated tire may only have a max PSI of 50. A lot of people seem to think that the pressure on the sidewall is what you should run on that tire, not that it is the max pressure you should ever run. Point being when people answer this question they should specify the PSI they are running. My opinion is if a C rated tire is factory with a recommended 45 PSI setting, if you install E rated tires you don't need to run any higher than 45 PSI. With the same PSI I would expect the E to be a little harsher but not by a ton.

 

[Dave928]

i think the C load's are too soft. they really like to tramline, i end up bobbing around like a boat changing lanes. i have to run them about 5+ PSI higher than the K02's to stiffen up the sidewalls.

the Wildpeaks may be really great in rain and snow, but the K02 is a better dry driving tire.

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