Load E tires

[SonofaSeabee]

Looking for tires. Size 285/75/17 Load C. Was thinking Toyo Open Country AT3. Local shop that did my lift recommended these, but also recommended Nitto Recon Grappler 285/75/17 but in Load E. Thoughts on Load E?

Thanks.

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[RZ.]

went from 20" load-e trail grapp's to 17" load-d baja boss's ... am amazed at the difference in ride quality. load-e: never again!

 

[Carlton]

I've had a couple sets of load E and haven't felt much of a difference. PSI will make a big impact.

 

[five9dak]

No reason to go to E in that size on a wrangler. Hold out for Cs.

 

[Reinen]

It's subjective but the general opinion is that C is most comfortable, D is a good strength to comfort compromise, E is too rough and heavy to be worth it. But of course everyone will have their own opinion.

 

[aldo98229]

I've had a couple sets of load E and haven't felt much of a difference. PSI will make a big impact.

I second this ^^^

Have a set of 35x12.5 General ATs E-load on my Sahara; keep them at 30 PSI. The Jeep rides comfortably.

 

[Retrograde]

Thoughts on Load E?
Thanks.

Around here, it's rocky fire roads everywhere. E's are kinda necessary here. Prolly not so much in Florida.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

I'm on E class Duratracs and at 30-32 psi they're a great tire.

 

[zw470]

My STT Pros are E, they ride fine at 32f/28r PSI.

 

[Fouts]

went from 20" load-e trail grapp's to 17" load-d baja boss's ... am amazed at the difference in ride quality. load-e: never again!

A lot of that road feel difference may have been 20" vs 17" rims. With that being said, I run e rated tires on my 1 ton truck and camper with at total weight of 12,000 lbs. Seems like a bit of overkill for a 5000 lb Jeep. I feel like the D rating would be a good compromise if you still want some off road durability. I do find there are limited choices out there. I am looking at the Mickey Thompson as they have most of there tires on 35" with D rating. Avoid the 20" rims though, definitely a rougher ride and can't air down much off road.

 

[SadRobot]

I have the BFG K02s 35x12.50R17 in Load E due to a mix up with the shop. I went up from 33 Load C's. I can't tell the difference on the road. I guess I'm supposed to but I don't. I'm also not a really fan of a super smooth ride so maybe that's why I don't notice. ?‍

 

[lowmpg]

Looking for tires. Size 285/75/17 Load C. Was thinking Toyo Open Country AT3. Local shop that did my lift recommended these, but also recommended Nitto Recon Grappler 285/75/17 but in Load E. Thoughts on Load E?

Thanks.

Here: https://www.prioritytire.com/blog/all-about-load-range-e-tires/

 

[blnewt]

Have E load rated Patagonias, seem to ride just fine, and having that extra protection w/ the thicker carcass has come in handy w/ a couple of large nails that probably would have penetrated a C-rated. The Patagonias have softer compound than most tires though so that may be why they aren't harsh on the road. Agree w/ above regarding a D-rated, my Mickey Thompsons that I have waiting to be installed are D-rated, should be a good compromise for comfort and air down compliance vs. overall durability, think they should be ideal in that regard.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I run E tires on my trucks. Always have.

I've had some bad experiences with C tires getting punctures, repeatedly.

I don't know if the ride is worse in an E, because I've always made so many changes in suspension and tire size at the same time. But to blanketly say that E tires ride rougher may be overlooking tire construction such as belt materials and rubber sidewall thickness, and sidewall ply materials. Also, if you're going up in diameter, the extra wall height will flex more easily.

Just a note about E tires. They aren't 10 ply tires. They are comparable in load carrying capacity to the old 10 ply cotton reinforced tires that haven't been around since most of the members here were born. Those true 10 ply cotton tires did have a very harsh ride, since the tire was so thick on the sidewall and tread. A modern aramid (Kevlar) belted tire usually has a 2 or 3 ply sidewall + 2 tread belts.

To me, there are so many variables in buying tires that LR E ride quality is not a concern. In fact, I tend to buy E tires more. I look for a tire with the size, tread, reputation, warranty, etc.

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

I didn't mind Es on my 2500HD but not sure I would want to run them on the little Wrangler. I don't intend on going past a D for my driving.

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