Load rating?

I have a 2013 Tacoma 4x4 base model sr5 6cyl
I'm just beginning my overland build.
This year is suspension, tires and rock sliders.
I just put in Bilstein 6112's, 5160's, Icon RXT Leaf Packs (option2), OME upper control arms, Timbren bump stops front and rear.
That's all I plan on adding except tires until next spring.
Tires
I'm confused on what load rating I should get?
I use my truck primarily to drive forest service roads and two tracks for accessing the Wyoming backcountry for hunting, camping, hiking, mtn biking and backpacking.
Can I get away with standard load rated tires or should I jump right into E rated?
The only time my truck is weighed down is when the wife and I have both killed elk. Then we can be driving out of the backcountry with a load in excess of 600#

 

https://www.treadwright.com/blogs/treadwright-blog/understanding-tires-load-index-vs-load-range

 

Thank you!

 

C rated is usually plenty, E rated is a little overkill, in my experience. (full size sprinter driven aggressively and fully loaded on C rated KO2s)

Depending on what size you're looking for your options may be limited to one or the other, E rated will be heavier, stiffer, and more expensive all else being equal.

 

For your purposes a C load seems like it would be fine. I have E and they are heavy and firm. I have piece of mind when on a trial though. I was considering going to a C load on my next set coming up soon though.