p vs lt

2013 double cab has p245/75r16 tires. I want to get Michelin LTX M/S 2. Tire supplier can only get Lt245/75R/16. Should I expect any noticeable differences in handling etc.?

 

Stiffer, less give they don't roll as easy as P series. I prefer P series for our lighter trucks. Plus, I don't carry or tow heavy loads often.

 

Got mine at Costco, they ordered LT by mistake, I refused to accept and had them order the P tires instead. LT is a much heavier tire and will reduce mpg. Very, very pleased with the P series tire. LT-size is 7 pounds heavier per tire and currently about $23 more than the P per tire. Tire Rack includes road hazard on the P tire, not available on the LT. LT has 13.5/32 tread depth, P is 12/32. LT is 7.5" tread width, P is 7.6. LT has much higher max load, 3042 at 80# max pressure, P is 2271 @ 44#. All other specs are the same, ie recommended rim width, section width, overall diameter, and revs/mile. P has a 90,000 mile tire warranty from Costco.

 

From my personal experience I question the claim that LTs will significantly affect gas mileage. I would suggest LTs for any off road use, especially in rocky country. Otherwise, P series tires will do the job quite well.

 

x2 Even if it did make a noticeable impact I would still choose the LT. I dont tow heavy loads often but I like to be prepared for anything - especially as an assistant store manager (ASM) for a Uhaul, I am always on the lookout for lost/stolen equipment. The LT also keeps me prepared to go off-road (which I like to do often) by being a 'heavier duty' tire due to thicker sidewalls and perhaps the belting that goes around the tires' tread.

Some tire brands have more options than others but I tend to choose the thicker sidewall option. Right now I have been doing more hwy driving so I went with a Pirelli AT which didnt have a thick side wall option.

**IMO