Duratrac Load / Ply Ratings

I'm looking at Duratracs and some of the sizes and ply ratings are throwing me off. http://www.treaddepot.com/group/wdtr.html

255/75R17
265/70R17
LT265/70R17 (C -6 ply)

At the top is states "All Wrangler Duratracs are ply rated, ensuring they can withstand heavy off road punishment. Studdable for enhanced winter traction."

I don't see ply ratings for the Non LT, but they don't say P either. Are these P tires? I thought all duratracs were LT. I'm considering the 255/75/17. 32" tire and doesn't weigh that much. Only $182 a tire and free shipping.

 

Looks like the 255/75/17 is a P-rated tire. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...75SR7WDT&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

On tirerack it shows treadware 500, and temperature and traction ratings 'B' which is how passenger tires are rated.

 

Good to know...thanks. I may give them a shot. They also have a $60 mail in rebate.

 

I'm trying to understand this 500b/b rating and how it compares to p or lt. Can someone shed a little more light?

 

Those ratings are given by the manufacturer. There is no official entity that controls this. When a tire manufacturer states a rating, you are relying on their reputation and not much more. It's best to use this information as one piece in the whole puzzle when trying to decide what's best for you. Do your homework and I'm sure you will find a good fit...

 

I have 265/70/17 in standard load rating. $170 each on tirerack.com