E vs C and D rated

I was thinking about getting new tires and was wondering what the largest tire I could put on my 2015 TRD Pro with out rubbing or cutting? I still have mud flaps on the truck also. Would like to go a bit taller, the suspension is stock except for I added the Wheeler's progressive Add-A Leaf and kept the overload spring in. The tires on the truck now are LT265/70R16

Was looking at the BF Goodrich KO2 (LT265/75R16)?

Thx in advance

 

265/75-16

 

I looked on the webpage and looks like all the 265/75-16 only comes as an "E" Rated. Was looking for a C or D rated?

 

http://m.tirerack.com/tires/TireRes...7&zipCode=&forFilters=false&performance=ALL#0

 

Thanks for info, but most of those are "E" rated as well. Most of my driving is Highway but like the look of the KO2's. I have the KO's that came on the truck and like they way it rides and they way it looks. Frustrating that the KO2's come in "C" rating. just not in the size I want

Thx again

 

http://m.tirerack.com/tires/TireRes...7&zipCode=&forFilters=false&performance=ALL#0

 

You realize that an E tire is better than a C or D?

 

@TRDProBuddy
Ignore that guy.

Unless you're towing/hauling super heavy loads or driving offroad on sharp rocks, an E rated tire is completely worthless to you. It's not better in any way for your purposes.

 

Look at Cooper AT3 or store-specific brandings of that tire "Discoverer," "Adventurer." 265-75-16

 

Might be a little less aggressive than he's looking for with the Cooper AT3, but there are other Cooper models that might fit the bill.

Also check out the Hankook Dynapro ATM.

 

These are what I'm running, and I love them. They're not as aggressive looking as KO2s (and not nearly as expensive), but they perform really well on the highway.

 

Except that (1) usually more tread depth, (2) sometimes better ratings like the goodyear that has severe snow ratings only on the E's, and (3) there is no downside, so if its all that's available, it isn't like you're losing out on something.

 

Rated E tire is way more than I need, plus it is a lot heavier tire than what I have now. Have a feeling, and from what I read, I would be taking a small hit on MPG and performance. I will have a look at the the other tires mentioned above.

 

Compared to the size of the truck, the difference in weight is negligible.
There will be NO impact on fuel economy when you are comparing between multiple versions of the same tread pattern and size (for instance, brand X model Y, size Z, load rating P vs C vs E). It is silly to compare it to what you have now, because what you have now has no bearing on the relationship between a C and E that you would be replacing with.

The people who observe a fuel consumption or performance impact are comparing the factory tires to typically LARGER tires with more aggressive tread patterns. Its a coincidence that they are also comparing P against E. Wider tires consume more fuel. Taller tires consume more fuel. More aggressive treads consume more fuel (because of all the air they are pumping).

Take a wheel of any weight and place it in a perfect vacuum, and start it spinning on its axis. Without any gas to resist motion, it will continue spinning forever. "An object will remain at a state of rest *or uniform motion* unless acted upon by an external, unbalanced force." A tiny bit of additional weight will have an incredibly small impact on acceleration (not nearly enough to notice), and a similar impact on slowing down when you let off the throttle. The net energy consumed will be the same.

 

Something stinks in here.

 

So keep the hell away and it will stop stinking.

 

I will chime in here, just because I am a fellow Delmarva resident. I have used Hankook Dynapro ATM and Falken Wild peak at3w. Both in 265/75/16. I wouldn't hesitate to buy either one of them again. They are great for daily commuting and exploring for fishing holes. As a bonus, they are affordable! Stop by and check them out if you head down to Chincoteague.

 

I would personally choose the C range 265/75-16. I went from C to E range and took about a 2mpg hit, so apparently the extra rotating mass does make a difference accelerating.
Same tire, BFG KO2

 

Unfortunately, the KO2's in 265/75-16 do not come in the C range. only E. I drive about 95 mile round trip to work, but 99 percent of it is highway miles. @Muffdiver, you currently running the KO2's in size 265/75-16? if so, other than the MPG, how is the ride and can you tell any other difference? Like stopping or accelerating? What tire did you have before going with that size KO2? I currently have the 1 generation of the KO's in size 265/70-16 and wanting to go up to 265/75-16.

@spiralout462, I will have a look at the Hankook Dynapro ATM and Falken Wild

My choices in 16" are slim if I want a C range

 

I run p rated tires. Weight is very important to me