Tires: load range E vs C

hey guys would their be any noticeable difference in performance (mpgs, get up & go) with load range C tires vs E? I currently have 265/75/16 bfg at ko2 E tires since I got them almost as soon as they were available. all that was available was load range E and now i have seen that there are load range C tires available i was wondering if they would suit my 1st gen better. i believe the E range tire is 53 lbs vs the 47 lb load range c tire

my truck is a lot slower as it is since i'm in CO but this is something i've been thinking about lately. hopefully i'll be in Mississippi in a year and then florida eventually

 

I just looked at the BFG site and didn't see a 16" tire in load rating "c" in the size you list above.

 

my mistake. i think it might have been the 265/70/17 c range.
still wondering if the weight makes any difference. the c range duratrac is 45 lbs which was my other choice for a tire

 

Yes it should. I was getting consistent 18-20 mpg per tank average with load C duratracs in 265/75/16.

 

That weight will definitely make a difference, hiw much? I dont know but that weight has an impact. Also and id say more importantly at least in my eyes for what i like, id go for the C tires just for less back and kidney pain. If set a the pressures listed on the door sticker your truck will ride much less stiff and harsh. Put em at 26 psi and itll feel alot better. The tires are part of the suspension on these rigs...and for such a light vehicle those E rated tires are not needed.

 

I'm interested as well. I have stock TRD OR 16" wheels and 265/70/16 KO2. Gas mileage is less of a concern to me vs acceleration and ride comfort. The E loads transmit the impact shock of sharp edged road imperfections right through the entire truck.

I'm considering buying a set of 17" take off 4Runner trail team rims and C load KO2 and selling my setup. Not sure it will be worth the $600+ cost of upgrading.

 

cost is also part of the reason I am considering sucking it up but if it is going to prematurely wear components and not make it as enjoyable to drive I think the money might be worth it. it's kind of ironic since i ended up going with the ko2s since they were so much cheaper than the duratracs

 

My concern as well is that the rough ride is loosening everything up on the truck ... I don't want to end up with a rattle box. Running the E loads at 29 psi is just going to wreck the tires, the stiff sidewall won't be happy flexing that much.

I got a bead on some brand new take-off 2016 4Runner trail teams. If it goes through, I'm going to run the stock BFG H/T that are mounted to those rims and see what they ride like. KO2 sure look awesome though

 

I live in San Diego our roads suck. I have e rated generals at 70psi and they aren't bad. I did have a lowered honda before...lol

 

E load tires are completely overkill and a massive waste of money on these trucks.

 

Some tires only come in E rated in some sizes

 

I have E rated KO2's in 265/75/16 set at 40psi cold. Ride doesn't seem harsh to me. Actually wish the suspension was stiffer.

 

Yeah my tires only come in e rated and I prefer it for offroading in the desert. I don't want a puncture out there.

 

I accidentally ordered E load Duratracs for my work Tacoma. They ride like shit on bumpy desert roads and I've still had two punctures. The load rating makes little difference, if something sharp wants to poke your tire, it will.

 

On road E is fine, but as soon as I plan to be on a dirt road for any amount of time I always air down.

 

Yeah load rating dosent mean much as far as punture protection goes.

 

I also tried KO2 in 265/75 16 and they were harsh on the freeway and offload and impacted mpg by an estimated 1.5 to 2 if ran at 32 psi cold all around. I also was worried about rattles and stress on parts like axels over the long haul (65,000 miles). I tried the Dura Tracs in stock size 265/70 16 and they were less harsh but very noisy with a high pitched whine. Ended up with Cooper AT3's in stock size 265/70 16 and they are best for my needs all around. The E rated tires however have thicker sidewalls so off road they would give greater puncture resistance. Just IMO.