P vs LT rated tires

I just purchased new rims for my Taco and now its time to buy tires. I've been shopping around a lot and I think I'm going to go with the Hankook Dynapro ATMs. I drive mostly on pavement back and forth to work and occasionally go off road (jobsites, beaches, just about any trail I can find). I occasionally load my truck bed up with lumber/tools for work but its usually empty. Do I need a LT rated tire or will I be ok with P rated?(265/75R16) Also open to suggestion for a different tire if anyone has a suggestion.

 

For what you describe - "P" will be all you need.

 

Load range C at max for all Tacoma's. Load range E is way overkill and way to heavy for our trucks.

 

^This.
I run a set of P rated mud and snow for my street set, and D rated for off roading rocky and rooty trails. The difference is in the sidewalls.
You do not want to lower air pressure in P rated at all, if you do air down, go with Load range C.

 

I agree, for your uses standard load construction is the way to go.

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I'm running LT 265/75 16 Toyo Open Country Mud Terrains and no problems

 

The GVWR for the Tacoma won't exceed the rating of standard load (P) tires, so no need for LT. I'm not sure if it's consistent across all brands, but I have noticed LT tires having a slightly harder tread compound which results in longer tread life.

 

My 265/75 16 Toyo open country mt tires have a max load of 3415lbs and even though max press is 80psi I've got them at 65psi

My 2002 Double cab has a curb weight of 3480lbs and max load rating of 5k lbs

 

What about consideration of LT stiffer sidewall for towing RV? I am currently running Michelin P265-75-16 on my TX Pro dbl cab towing a 1 axle Airstream and there's too much wiggle for my taste (flex in sidewall not sway). Considering going to LT's. Wondering if they'll be too stiff on a daily driver. Opinions welcome. Thanks!