Heavy Load C Tires

Is it worth it to consider a load C tire if there is little to no weight savings vs. an equivalent load E?

I’m looking for 285/70r17 tires, and while most are load E, there are a few load C. Most of these load C tires are about the same weight as the E. In the case of the Wildpeaks, the load C is actually about 5lbs heavier.

My limited understanding is that a load C tire would have a softer sidewall that is more appropriate for the weight of a Tacoma. What I don’t know is if that improvement in the ride would be worth fewer plys when I’m still suffering all of the negative effects of a heavy tire.

Does anyone have some insight on this for me?

 

Feels like a document error. C rated is a lower ply rating, plus it has a lower capacity rating. It's likely less heavy. Typically C's weight the same as a XL load rated tire. I imagine it's supposed to be 53# not 63#

 

In the case of the Wildpeaks, it’s not an error. This is from Falken:

Regarding your inquiry below, our C-load was a tire specifically made as an Original equipment tire for Jeep. Therefore, that specific load range was meant to meet the specifications directly from jeep. Which resulted in a heavier tire. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask us.

No problem, we are more than happy to assist you. The C load was made for the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and tweaked for the priorities of Jeep, which tend to be low rolling resistance and a quieter ride. You will most likely receive a smoother ride from the C load, but the E load will provide better traction overall.
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Another option with C & E loads is the Ridge Grappler, which has both listed at 58lbs.

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I run KO2s 285 70 17, 51lbs, C load. I like them, tough, good weight, good all round tire, and my mpg is still pretty good. I get around 20 mpg at 65 mph on road trips.
C load when I go to 20 lbs psi you don’t notice much sidewall flex, need to go even lower.
I’d also check Nitto, Goodyear Duratracs in D load or Goodyear territory MT in C load