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I’m considering buying new tires and I’m thinking a load rate C would be best for my 2019 JL Unlimited 4 door Sport. I’m thinking airing down an D or E rated tire might not be as effective with a light weight Wrangler. Also, the C 6 ply tires are a lot lighter weight compared to an E rated 10 ply tires. Load rated C’s are very limited in what’s available in the tire sizes unfortunately, where almost all sizes come in the E rating. So if I can hear some good feedback that the E rated tires air down well and perform with the wranglers
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E will feel a little better when aired down. But it’s never going to be like a load C. It will ride pretty rough when compared to a C load. The weight will make a difference when you’re talking about mpg and a little on the power too.
At the end of the day, it’s not a huge difference but will be noticeable. Get what you want. You’ll get used to it after a while.
 
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E will feel a little better when aired down. But it’s never going to be like a load C. It will ride pretty rough when compared to a C load. The weight will make a difference when you’re talking about mpg and a little on the power too.
But at the end of the day, it’s not a huge difference but will be noticeable. Get what you want. You’ll get used to it after a while.
What tires are you running?
 

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I running E rated 35’s on my 19 sport JLU. Toyo open country at2. Honestly not enough of a difference from stock ride wise on the freeway or around town. Wheeling it is much better. I air down to about 15lbs and traction and ride is great when wheeling. Still averaging 18-19mpg highway and 16-17 city.

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I run E-rated Patagonias (295/70s). Don't have a problem w/ the ride and they air down ok but Ideally I'd opt for a C-rated if the tire I wanted was available in a C. The tires I've got on my short list are mainly D or E rated though, so I'll probably end up w/ a D, and I'm fine with that :)

I've also had a couple nail hits that have been fine w/ my E's but would have probably ended up w/ flats running a C.
 

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What tires are you running?
Almost every most popular tires over the years and several load ratings.
At the moment i have the Cooper STT Pro in E load.
 

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D rated 37x12.5 STT Pro's here. They air down nice, not many options for C rated tires in that size. I wouldn't do an E rated tire on a Jeep.
 

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A lot of the ride depends on the compound of the tire IMO. I was running E rated Nittos on my truck then switched to an E rated Cooper. Night and day difference in the ride quality. Coopers have a much softer compound compared to the NIttos I had. I just installed D rated Dick Cepeks on my JL. Not enough time on them yet to form an opinion though.
 

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My e rated 35x12.50 ridge grapplers are absolutely awful. Feel every bump in the road. Thought it was the mopar lift. I’m going to change them out for 37s in D rated. I wish there was a c rated 37... I’ll never buy an e again. Love the ridge grapplers but my god is it rough
 

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I'm running the 315 KO2s with a C rating. Air down to 12-15# in the rocks and sand. Don't see a really good reason to go with E rated unless you can't find a C tire you like.
 

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Yeah, after years of running rough Es I went with 35" Cs this time. It's the most comfortable riding Jeep I've owned.

Go with the heavy duty E if you need it - just be sure the rough ride is worth it.

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I’m considering buying new tires and I’m thinking a load rate C would be best for my 2019 JL Unlimited 4 door Sport. I’m thinking airing down an D or E rated tire might not be as effective with a light weight Wrangler. Also, the C 6 ply tires are a lot lighter weight compared to an E rated 10 ply tires. Load rated C’s are very limited in what’s available in the tire sizes unfortunately, where almost all sizes come in the E rating. So if I can hear some good feedback that the E rated tires air down well and perform with the wranglers
FYI, your JL Unlimited is no "light weight ". Think 5500-6000 lbs.
 

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Nah, not even the 4xe weighs that much. A gasser JLU weighs in about 4,200-4,500 pounds. Unless he's added 1,000 pounds of stuff to it anyway :)
True...empty. It has a 1100 useful load, which includes fuel, passengers, gear. However, many owners that have modified them, typically go over that significantly, with winch, large tires, heavy bumper, skid plates, rock sliders, tire carriers, axle truss, heavy diff covers, fuel cans, water, tools, recovery gear, and every little addition you can think of. Not to mention camping gear.
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