Different Tire question

[02silverpathy]

I know that we always get the dreaded

 

what is the best tire? :secret: -- and --

what size can I ....? :secret:

 

 

My question is what's up with the Load ratings..I read on tire racks' web site all about them...but what ratings do I want if I am planning to go off road??

 

I seems as if I want the C load rating, but dag they are much more expensive!!!

 

I am going with the Bridgestone Deuler AT Revo's in a 265/75/16

 

checking tire rack... a load rating of 114 is $125 a tire

a load rating of "C" is $152 a tire

 

so please out ther fill me in!!! :bow:

 

Link to TR load range page

[Flexing01LE]

TR didn't have the extended load rating chart, but I was able to calculate it

Load index lbs kgs

111 2403 1090

112 2469 1120

113 2535 1150

114 2602 1180

115 2668 1210

116 2734 1240

117 2800 1270

118 2866 1300

 

so you are looking at 2602 lbs per tire at about 35 mph. Sitting still, or rotating slowly would be significantly more (which is where you would care, right?). The LT tires are like 3415. You are comparing it to a Comercial rated tire.

 

C = If a Euro-metric sized tire ends with a "C," it signifies the tire is a "Commercial" tire intended to be used on vans or delivery trucks that are capable of carrying heavy loads. In addition to being branded with the "C" in their size, these tires are also branded with their appropriate Service Description and "Load Range" (Load Range B, Load Range C or Load Range D).

 

I didn't see what the specific load range was on your tire

 

onward...

LT = If a tire size begins with "LT," it signifies the tire is a "Light Truck-metric" size that was designed to be used on vehicles that are capable of carrying heavy cargo or towing large trailers. This includes medium and heavy-duty (typically 3/4- and 1-ton load capacity) pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and full-size vans. Tires branded with the "LT" designation are the "little brothers" of 18-wheel tractor-trailer tires and are designed to provide substantial reserve capacity to accept the additional stresses of carrying heavy cargo.

 

So I would assume that the LT is similar to C. With a 4200 lb truck, and 400 more in stuff you only have 4600 lbs. That means you could support the entire weight of the vehicle on two 114 tires at 35mph (5204lbs to be exact). Do you really think you need the C rating? I don't know what you intend on doing with your Pathy so I presented as much info as I could.

 

Flexing '01 LE

[XPLORx4]

Don't worry about the load ratings for off-roading. For your vehicle, you need not worry about higher load ratings. It's not like you're gonna be towing a fifth-wheel or anything. Your Pathy is light.

[02silverpathy]

So after reading both responses (thank both of you), should I then go with the 114S rated tire?? I must admit that I do drive my pathy in the 80's so I don't want the speed and the load restrictions of the tire to be forced out of round..does that sound right according to the response by FLEXING01LE??

[Flexing01LE]

How do you drive a '98 in the '80s? I drove a '83 Subaru back then. Oh, do you mean miles per hour?

The MPH is a different rating. There will be a letter after the load index (your case was 114):

M 81 mph 130 km/h

N 87 mph 140km/h Temporary Spare Tires

P 93 mph 150 km/h

Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires

R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires

S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans

T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans

U 124 mph 200 km/h

H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes

V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars

 

I would presume it would be an S or T, but I have seen some H in the SUV tires. Anything with a P or better is suitable for the highway.