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Yes, and no. There are plenty of 70- and 75-series P-Metric all terrain tires.
We all know that more plies = a beefier sidewall; a more-durable tire in savage conditions. But for those who would hardly leave an improved but unpaved Forest Service road, a P-Metric will provide reliable service.
Explain the plethora of P-sized all terrain tires, then.
So you feel that because they fit, they'll work?
But as in your last post, if you don't really plan to abuse your tires, then you can run just about anything you want. For those of us who DO abuse (or plan to abuse) our tires, then "no way" to P-metrics ("P" stands for passenger. Plenty of off road tires come in metric sizes, but are C, D or E rated. I use LT305/70R17s. Metric, but not "P" rated. They're E rated (10 ply).
If a P-metric says "All Terrain" on the sidewall, then I suppose it's one of 2 things: (1) It's a sales gimmick. (2) "All Terrain" to them means "shopping malls", "driveways", "the highway", "uncle Fred's unpaved front yard", etc. All I can figure...
Here's why I would only use an LT tire:
Last edited by STingray1300; 09-25-2017 at 06:53 PM.
I wish 18" all terrain tires would come in more options than E rated. C Rated would be perfect but every last tire thats 275 or wider seems to be E rated.
I wish 18" all terrain tires would come in more options than E rated. C Rated would be perfect but every last tire thats 275 or wider seems to be E rated.
My backup wheels/tires are gen 2 Raptor beadlocks with the OE BFG AT's 315/70/17 load range C. They may have a load C in an 18". I was surprised to find out that the Forged Raptor beadlock wheel and tires was only 4 lbs lighter than my 20x9 XD Series w/ 305/55/20 Toyo RT's that are load E
If it is 75 so bet it. Just wondering about the rating personally. Seems like what I thought was just about right for the P rating. I'll probably go with the LT and stick with the mpg loss. Thanks everyone!
Hopefully you won't see too much mpg loss. I haven't seen much change with LT's...
Last edited by Florida_F150; 10-24-2017 at 11:23 AM.
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