Tire Questions

catcher149m · 12-07-2008, 02:08 PM

Ok guys I have been reading on here for over an hour lol. I am looking to get a new set of tires. I see that I can easily fit a 285/75/16 stock with out any problems. The big question is I am looking at the Cooper S/T, but in a 285 they are only load range D.

265 load range E 3415 lbs
285 load range D 3305 lbs

I do not tow a lot, but is there a major difference in the side walls between the E and D. A lot of people seem to like the coopers, but I don't want a tire that is underrated. I am also looking at the BFG A/t. I have had them on another truck and didn't have problems. Any other suggestions? I really want to go bigger than a 265.

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'99 2500 ext cab SB 5 speed, Airdog 150, Autometer FP, EGT, Boost, Quad Adren, 5" straight pipe

***sthrnrider*** · 12-07-2008, 02:39 PM

just a little info here if you have stack wheels they are only rated for 2600# anyways (i think from what ive read) thats why some guys towing heavy loads are going to 19.5 cuz they are rated for like 4000 or 4500 somewhere in there

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OILFIELD TRASH & PROUD OF IT
AFE STAGE 1 /4" TO 6" TURNOUT STACKS / HOLLEY BLACK / FUEL GAUGE / EDGE JUICE W/ATT / PHAT SHAFT 62

***sthrnrider*** · 12-07-2008, 02:41 PM

one more thing i think the D are 6ply and E is 10 ply i think again im not for certain but i know you can do a search and find all this info

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2001 QC 3500 DUALLY SILVER
OILFIELD TRASH & PROUD OF IT
AFE STAGE 1 /4" TO 6" TURNOUT STACKS / HOLLEY BLACK / FUEL GAUGE / EDGE JUICE W/ATT / PHAT SHAFT 62

**sofakingbad** · 12-07-2008, 02:43 PM

i have 285/75/17 BFG mts on stock wheels an they are D rated tire an i have no problems. i dont tow anything anymore but they seem to be fine.....

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catcher149m · 12-07-2008, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the information guys!

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'99 2500 ext cab SB 5 speed, Airdog 150, Autometer FP, EGT, Boost, Quad Adren, 5" straight pipe

catcher149m · 12-07-2008, 05:56 PM

Anyone run the Toyo Open Country A/T in a 305/70/16 on stock wheels or something close to that size? Do you have any rubbing issues? I am debating between a Cooper tire or the Toyos.

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'99 2500 ext cab SB 5 speed, Airdog 150, Autometer FP, EGT, Boost, Quad Adren, 5" straight pipe

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12-07-2008, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
catcher149m Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts catcher149m's Truck Pics	Tire Questions Ok guys I have been reading on here for over an hour lol. I am looking to get a new set of tires. I see that I can easily fit a 285/75/16 stock with out any problems. The big question is I am looking at the Cooper S/T, but in a 285 they are only load range D. 265 load range E 3415 lbs 285 load range D 3305 lbs I do not tow a lot, but is there a major difference in the side walls between the E and D. A lot of people seem to like the coopers, but I don't want a tire that is underrated. I am also looking at the BFG A/t. I have had them on another truck and didn't have problems. Any other suggestions? I really want to go bigger than a 265. __________________ '99 2500 ext cab SB 5 speed, Airdog 150, Autometer FP, EGT, Boost, Quad Adren, 5" straight pipe

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12-07-2008, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
*sthrnrider* Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quitman, MS Posts: 486 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts sthrnrider's Truck Pics	just a little info here if you have stack wheels they are only rated for 2600# anyways (i think from what ive read) thats why some guys towing heavy loads are going to 19.5 cuz they are rated for like 4000 or 4500 somewhere in there __________________ 2001 QC 3500 DUALLY SILVER OILFIELD TRASH & PROUD OF IT AFE STAGE 1 /4" TO 6" TURNOUT STACKS / HOLLEY BLACK / FUEL GAUGE / EDGE JUICE W/ATT / PHAT SHAFT 62

12-07-2008, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
*sthrnrider* Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quitman, MS Posts: 486 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts sthrnrider's Truck Pics	one more thing i think the D are 6ply and E is 10 ply i think again im not for certain but i know you can do a search and find all this info __________________ 2001 QC 3500 DUALLY SILVER OILFIELD TRASH & PROUD OF IT AFE STAGE 1 /4" TO 6" TURNOUT STACKS / HOLLEY BLACK / FUEL GAUGE / EDGE JUICE W/ATT / PHAT SHAFT 62

12-07-2008, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
sofakingbad New Mexico Chapter President Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Cruces,NM Posts: 4,263 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts sofakingbad's Truck Pics	i have 285/75/17 BFG mts on stock wheels an they are D rated tire an i have no problems. i dont tow anything anymore but they seem to be fine..... __________________ 05 Cummins 4x4 auto 01 cummins 2wd 6speed 06 Duramax LBZ- sold

12-07-2008, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
catcher149m Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts catcher149m's Truck Pics	Thanks for the information guys! __________________ '99 2500 ext cab SB 5 speed, Airdog 150, Autometer FP, EGT, Boost, Quad Adren, 5" straight pipe

12-07-2008, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
catcher149m Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts catcher149m's Truck Pics	Anyone run the Toyo Open Country A/T in a 305/70/16 on stock wheels or something close to that size? Do you have any rubbing issues? I am debating between a Cooper tire or the Toyos. __________________ '99 2500 ext cab SB 5 speed, Airdog 150, Autometer FP, EGT, Boost, Quad Adren, 5" straight pipe Last edited by catcher149m : 12-07-2008 at 06:00 PM.