Nitto Ridge Grappler 265/70/17 discontinued part #217300 "C" rated

Unfortunately it looks like Nitto has discontinued its C rated tire in this size, I had a pair on a good discount from parts engine (I am in canada) all lined up but they cancelled the order since they are now discontinued.

They offered me the E rated 217300, I guess my question is the E rated Tire going to make the ride that much worse? does anybody run these they are more expensive and I am not sure if its worth it? I have seen lots of post where people are running the C 285 but I don't have a lift and they wont fit.

I was also looking at the Cooper STT max or the STT Pro they are also all sold out online and anywhere near where i live in that size.

 

Kal tire still lets you put them in the cart online for the C load, did you give them a call?

 

I will call them tommorow but it says call for availability right on the website, thanks for the input.

there is a local shop that has the e rated for 272 (338 installed including balancing and taxes) parts engine had the C rated with the deal i got them for 268 with taxes in and free shipping shame that fell through.

 

im about to pull the pin on these I have replika r213 sema style rims 17 x 8 do you think I will have an issue with 265/70/17 rubbing? I know this size fits with stock wheels but not sure with these, they are +5 offset trying not to remove my huskey mudflaps if possible.

 

whats wider a 265/70/16 or 265/75/16 i know 75 taller but is 70 wider?

 

Why are they discontinuing this size?

 

Same width. 265 is 265mm, 70 or 75 is % of tire width.