Buying new Duratracs. Only E rated available.

Hey fellas. I took my truck in this morning to get new 265 75 r16, Duratracs on. I was told that they had the C rated (6ply) in stock, but that was not the case.

They called to say that the C rated have been back ordered since October, and all they had was the E rated (10ply).

Now from what I gather, the E rated are not ideal. They are a much heavier and rougher tire that will make the ride quality and mileage much worse then the C rated.

What would you guys do in my situation? I really don't want to settle for something less optimal.

Usage would be 90% on road, and lots of snow.

 

I wouldnt

 

Dealing with Canadian Tire, up here in Canada. I called a few and they all gave me the same story. None in stock and backordered since October.

 

I have the same size E rated duratracs. Mileage decrease was minimal (1mpg), but I drive with a heavy foot. Ride quality also suffered a little, but it’s not terrible. You get used to it and forget the difference after a while. I don’t how much the fox shocks help with that. Excellent snow tire.

 

E-Rated's will be harder on your drive-train also. Huge increases in Rotating weight make massive performance and wear'n'tear impact. The honest answer you wont like or want is to wait for them to be in-stock, seek another seller (ebay, other vendor etc..) or find a suitable substitute. Especially with 90% road use on what is essentially a mud-tire, there should be lots of alternatives that will suffice that wont cause the type of wear that unwarranted E-rated tires will.

Im sure many people here will tell you "its fine xxxxx amount of people do this" but take that with a grain of salt from a message board where 3/4 of the user base is trying to block/spacer lift their $40k trucks. The properly sourced equipment makes a massive, unseen impact on your vehicles performance and lifespan.

 

How are more durable tires, "Less Optimal"? I've been running 275/70/17's in E for 2 years. Zero complaints. They wear slower and last longer.

 

wait

 

get the P metric tires

 

Heavier tire is harder on the drivetrain, harder on fuel economy and a harsher ride.

 

Maybe consider a different tire? I realize pei has limited choices but there are other winter rated all terrains. I have the falken wildpeak at3 in the light load rating and they are really smooth. However I prefer the firmer ride of an e rated tire... I am in Fredericton and would sell these if you are interested... put them on the truck in November and they have maybe 5k on them with no off-roading wear because of the season.

 

when I bought mine they said it would just be a few days to get in for same reason. this was a while ago though. i'm in ontario
I've since upgraded to 285 70 17 in 8 ply (D range)

my suggestion if you can wait as them to order and wait till they come in.
E rated isn't worth it if you are mostly road use and even off road I never had any issues with my C rated when i had them, I only switched to D rated cause its all they are offered in. Otherwise I would've stayed with C rated.

 

Its a nearly 20lb increase PER TIRE in rotating weight at the hub to go from C to E rated in this model. Significant impact, and illogical use of E-Rated tires where 90% of the driving (per O.P) will be on Roads. E-Rated Tires on mid-sized daily driver Light trucks are logically best utilized in majority off-road, weekend wheel-set or in their specialized designed environment (in this case mud/snow). Again, I realize many people use E-rated tires as daily's, but there are better less impacting tires to choose from, especially because the OP isnt being FORCED to make this choice.

 

Well, maybe I'm just used to it. My tires weigh 5lbs more than the C version each. 20lbs. I guess.

 

Let me consider that. I may send you a PM .I'm actually heading to Fredericton tonight then heading down to Massachusetts tomorrow to assist with the storm.

 

20lbs per tire???

 

For a 265 E, I doubt you would notice much of a drop in MPG. Maybe 1 or less. It's when you bump up to 285+ and pile on weight from accessories. My .02, you bought a truck. You want MPGs trade it in for a Prius and get all the MPGs. My thicc bitch:

 

MPG wise I didnt notice much of a change going from C rated to D rated. Maybe 1L/100km
BUT the ride is much rougher and the tire is a cunt to change now as its significantly heavier. Can only imagine how much worse the E rated duratrac will be.

But in the case of Duratrac I love this tire.

 

yes
E rated is significantly heavier than a C rated tire.
And that unsprung weight is brutal

 

I will be around if you want to see the tires on the Tacoma! They are the 265/75r16 size.

 

I bought mine in late November @ Canadian Tire in Ottawa, Took a week to have them delivered from the Toronto area. C load, 265/75 16 $225 each (sale price)

P.S. They've been great in the snow so far.....