LT or P rated wildpeaks?

Whatever you do, load range C max. I would never run load range E on a small truck like a Tacoma. C is really the perfect mix for smooth ride and off road capability.

 

The damage was on the original equipment tire on my '85 Toyota. I'm running Big O A/T LT265/75 R16s on this one.

I would have bought load range C, but Load Range E is easier to find.

 

LT tires often get many more miles, which tends to far surpass the initial savings.
My buddy had Cooper AT3s both P rated and LT
P rated = 38-40k
LT rated = still have life at 65k

 

Depends on the tire. I bought some LT's for my old 03 Ranger, still did not get a lot of miles, of course I drive on gravel roads, and that gravel is hard on tires.

 

I put E-rated Wildpeaks on my TRD Sport a few weeks ago. 265-70-17s. You only feel a bit more rough hit on bumps if they are small and sharp. But you can help with that too by airing down to about 30 psi. All other bumps feel fine and the tires feel very planted and firm on the road and corner very well. I like the feel of the ride on the Sport, it feels more like a car with tight steering and better cornering. Plus you get extra protection off-road. It depends on what type of terrain you drive on a lot. We have lots of mountain roads and alpine rocks that are pretty sharp in North Idaho and Eastern WA.

 

LT's all day long. Without question.

 

I can't even imagine running p rated tires.

If your driving is all highway/ in town pavement pounding, then p rated may be for you.

Anyone who says p rated are as durable as LT doesn't wheel.

 

Bumping in hopes questions will be answered. Also, because I think I'll pull the trigger when I get back from my current trip.

 

same boat here.....LT's are 8-9 lbs heavier........

about $25 more per tire.........B U T .......

more tread depth.......18/32" opposed to 14/32" (specs say that)

will LTs last longer ?

 

Installed Falken wildpeak AT3W LTs (10 ply) at 44psi. No noticeable change in road noise or ride comfort from the Goodyear AT kevlars that came with the TRD.

 

Did you notice any difference with the 10 ply? I am about to buy a set of 265 70 17s (good deal) is the only reason I'm going with this size and there brand new but trying to research to see if I'm going to feel any difference with that ply tire. On 12 Sport 3 inch lift after market wheels.

 

They have a deeper tread and are a little heavier. I didnt notice a drastic change at all between the stock 265s and the 10 ply 285s. Mileage dropped 3 mpg after the lift and tires but I didn't expect it to stay the same. My truck is a 6MT so the gearing and such may make my experience different than those with a auto. At any rate you won't regret your purchase. If you think there might be a glimmer of a chance you will want 33s in the future, now is the time to to ahead and get them. 265s with a 3 inch lift may look pretty small.

 

I have LT as well, I am easily @60k miles

 

What size?

 

You might want to do a chalk test and see where your at. The tire store put 45 psi in mine and when I got home I aired them down to 32-34psi and that was the sweet spot. Softened up the ride alot and the wear was very even across the entire width of the tire. Unless the 3rd gen is considerably heavier than my DCSB 2nd gen I'd say your wearing unevenly.

 

Mine are 265/70R16 P rated.

I'd have to go look, but they were manufactured overseas, like Singapore or Taiwan.

I like to buy US made products as much as I can, but I can't complain at all about these tires. I've been more than pleased with them. I previously had General Grabber AT2's. They were good tires but they never really could balance well.

The Wildpeaks are balanced great, honestly the smoothest riding vehicle I've got! Super quiet and ride great as well. I couldn't be more pleased with them!

I've had the factory Dunlops, the Generals and the Wildpeaks on this truck and would go back to the Wildpeaks in an instant. On other vehicles I've had the Cooper AT3's, Nitto Terra Grapplers and Nitto Dura Grapplers.

The Coopers were good tires, I liked them better than the Generals. The Terra Grapplers were loud and needed to be rotated on time. When they started getting some wear it was like driving with slicks.

The Dura Grapplers are a great highway tire. I have them now on my 2500 Ram. They do great on the highway and in rain but in wet grass the rear will spin if I stop. That may be some more to do with the Cummins being heavy and acting more like an anchor up front though.

 

LT Tires cost more but have more tread and will this last longer. If you do the math, you are usually paying the same $ per /32 of tread. The re is a slight savings to be had with LTs in that your paying the tire shop $100 to mount tires less often. But that $100 is probably lost on fuel and brake life.

So buy what fits your use.

 

No way I would run a P rated tire, unless I was staying on paved roads with no loads. Manufactures love to use them because when you go for a test drive the ride feels nice and soft. They know that the problems to follow will be after the sale. I Will only run LT Es for these reasons:
1. P rated tires are far more susceptible to rock cuts, even on ordinary gravel roads, logging roads, etc. I used to get cuts all the time, even on much lighter vehicles. A friend of mine just got back from a climbing trip on gravel roads in NM, P tires and had TWO flats from rock cuts.
2. P rated are more susceptible to sidewall cuts
3. In the taller profiles that I prefer, the heavier sidewall of the LT Es are much more stable when cornering because they roll on the wheel less. This is really felt when loaded.

Es are heavier and stiffer, but light weight tires and boots are two things that have never served me well.

 

265/75 16

 

I'll try the chalk test today.