Help with tire sizing for 16” rims TRD off rd

Nope, but glad they are the lighter, smoother C Load, instead of an E Load.

 

Passenger cars and light duty trucks typically use P rated (passenger car tires). They are sometimes listed as SL (standard load). Depending on the size each tire has a load rating of around 2000-2500 lbs per tire. Way more weight than you'd ever put in a Tacoma or 1/2 ton truck.

They also make Light Truck tires (LT) that come in different load ratings. A C rated LT tire is rated for about the same weight as a P or SL tire. You can also find D rated tires, which are rated to carry a little more weight. But C and D rated tires are not common and with limited choices. Most 3/4 and 1 ton trucks use E rated tires which are rated for well over 3000 lbs each. They also make F and G rated tires, but that is for even larger trucks.

All of the larger tires are only available in LT load ratings, mostly E rated. They are heavier, around 50-55 lbs each vs 38-40 lbs for P or SL tries. The engine has to work harder to turn them and performance is reduced. But even though they aren't needed for the weight, they are a much tougher tire less likely to be damaged off road.

For off road use you'll never notice the loss of power, but on road E rated tires will slow down acceleration. Especially with the 4 cylinder engine.

 

You and me buddy. You and me.

 

How are you liking the noise on these? I had them on my FJ and damn they got loud quickly. After each rotation it would only take about 1000 miles before it got louder (they never really got very quiet). I honestly don't remember the rating; but am pretty sure I stayed with the stock size.

 

Not going to lie, they are louder because they're the most aggressive of all the A/T tires. But they are that not loud, they just have a little hum to them, which I kinda like.

Duratracs are the closest to a M/T tire, but with much better on-road charaistics. And the 3 peak snow designation is a bonus.

 

This is the way

 

I agree this is a nice tire.