Mickey Thompsons Load D vs E Rating for Daily Driving

[Kum4224]

I'm about to pull the trigger on Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires in a 35x12.50r17 size that is a load D rating. I'm pretty dead seat on the mickey thomspon after hearing alot of good things for them, and love the look so not really looking to be convinced on other tire makers at this point.

They also make a 315/70r17 load E rating tire for the same size. Which one should I be getting for on-road daily driving? I don't offroad a whole lot anymore, maybe some overlanding every now and then. I mainly use the Jeep for longer daily driving, high speeds on freeways. Looking to maximize on road comfort and reduce stiffness which is why I was thinking the D rating.

But I wasn't sure if there are other tire factors to consider before pulling the trigger.

For reference, 4 door JL with 2" Mopar lift, and currently riding on a load E Nitto Terra Grappler tire. Rides very rough, stiff but theyre also on 18" wheels rather than 17" than I plan to downsize to.

Thanks

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[Ratbert]

In theory there are extreme edge cases where an E might make sense over a D, but for the vast majority of us a D is the better choose.

 

[jadmt]

i was running a set of 255/85-17 BB at's and a set of 35x12.5-17 BB mt's the ats were E the mt D and if you were blind folded you could not tell the difference in how they felt driving...I switched back and forth all the time..I recently decided to move up in size and I literally flipped a coin on which set I was going to get rid of...I got rid of the 35x12.5-17...the new 37s are bb at in D and they ride super nice too.....run the proper psi and you will be happy with either d or e..

 

[blackJLURubi]

D rated is more than enough for a JL

 

[PotterJLUR]

I always recommend the lightest weight load range tire on wranglers, there is no need for crazy heavy load E's ect. If possible a load C or D will be helpful on our relatively lightweight Jeep's.
There is a reason Jeep puts load C tires on Rubicon's and Xtreme 35's package jeeps and not E's

 

[3TV]

I have C rated 40" Toyo MT tires on my 4-door, D rated 37" Cooper STT Pros on my 2-door, and E rated 35" Toyo RT tires on our Gladiator Mojave. I run 28 psi in all three Jeeps. The E rated tires ride the harshest, the D rated tires are next, and the C rated tires are best. The Mojave has the softest suspension, so I don't think suspension is causing it to have a harsh ride. There is a difference between a harsh ride and stiff suspension. The difference is felt on small square edged bumps, which are primarily absorbed by the tires. Air down tires and you will get the point.

I know the N is small and there are too many variables for this study to be published. But I tell myself it is the E rated tires on the Mojave that make it ride harsher than the others. YMMV.

 

[zouch]

i ran Mickey 35s in Ds and they worked perfectly.
i think it highly unlikely that Es would be better.

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