LT vs P
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LT vs P
mornin'! can anyone shed a little more light on this please?
drive wise, what is the major difference between me getting P275/55R20 vs LT275/55R20? I currently have the BF Goodrich rugged terrain in P,
and now I am finding the LT at the local joint. should I pass on them, and order the P? thanks, I realize this is pretty 101, but I could use the assist!
drive wise, what is the major difference between me getting P275/55R20 vs LT275/55R20? I currently have the BF Goodrich rugged terrain in P,
and now I am finding the LT at the local joint. should I pass on them, and order the P? thanks, I realize this is pretty 101, but I could use the assist!
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If your truck didn’t come from the factory with LT tires, there’s no reason to get them unless the tire you want only comes in an LT version.
The ride will be harsher and it’s not like you can magically load more weight in the truck with them.
The ride will be harsher and it’s not like you can magically load more weight in the truck with them.
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It's all in the load rating
P = passenger car
LT = light truck
P rated tires have a load rating significantly less than LT tires. If you ever use your truck to haul stuff (lumber, brick, dirt, heavy equipment) you should always get a tire of at least the stock load rating. Not doing so will put your safety in jepordy.
LT = light truck
P rated tires have a load rating significantly less than LT tires. If you ever use your truck to haul stuff (lumber, brick, dirt, heavy equipment) you should always get a tire of at least the stock load rating. Not doing so will put your safety in jepordy.
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P = passenger car
LT = light truck
P rated tires have a load rating significantly less than LT tires. If you ever use your truck to haul stuff (lumber, brick, dirt, heavy equipment) you should always get a tire of at least the stock load rating. Not doing so will put your safety in jepordy.
LT = light truck
P rated tires have a load rating significantly less than LT tires. If you ever use your truck to haul stuff (lumber, brick, dirt, heavy equipment) you should always get a tire of at least the stock load rating. Not doing so will put your safety in jepordy.
You’re making it seem as though a pickup truck needs an LT tire. Most F150’s do not need an LT tire. If you’re loading so much into the truck that the tire can’t handle it, then you’re also overloading the truck. 90% of F150’s come from the factory with a P metric tire which will do the job just fine.
P = P Metric (not Passenger car)
LT = Light Truck (think Super Duty or the like)
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This is incorrect.
You’re making it seem as though a pickup truck needs an LT tire. Most F150’s do not need an LT tire. If you’re loading so much into the truck that the tire can’t handle it, then you’re also overloading the truck. 90% of F150’s come from the factory with a P metric tire which will do the job just fine.
P = P Metric (not Passenger car)
LT = Light Truck (think Super Duty or the like)
I tow upwards of 5000#. I go off road hunting in bush and I do this with P rated tires.
I also have 18 inch tires for fall / hunting season. I do not wish to give up ride quality and fuel mileage.
Ive been doing so for 20+ years and while many here will insist you get LT tires a good P rated tire will do just fine.
I don't know why so many insist on LT tires.
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Ride quality is determined by thickness and height of sidewall and a P rated tire will last just as long as an LT.
Tread pattern has in my experience very little to do with ride quality.
Last edited by Stu Cazzo; Sep 26, 2018 at 09:21 AM.