Another tire load range question

Another tire load range question

07-20-2005, 04:10 AM

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gradylaw

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Another tire load range question

I hate to beat a dead horse but I'm confused about tire ratings or at least the ones on the Toyo Open Country M/T. The Toyo website has the 35X12.50R17 E with a max load of 3640lbs. and the 35X12.50R18 E at 3415lbs.

http://www.toyo.com/tires/tire_specsheet.cfm?id=17

The LT315/75R16 does not show a rating but I'm assuming it's load range D, and the max load is 3860lbs. Es are supposed to handle more weight than Ds, right? If it's load range E, it's the only one in 315/75/16 I have found. All three tires are about the same size but the 315/75R16 is a bunch cheaper and will fit on a 16X8 wheel. All the other 315s I've found have a max load of around 3200lbs.
Will I feel a difference with a 2000# camper on the truck?
Any light shed on the subject is much appreciated.
JG

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