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I'm gonna ask here first instead of researching...lol. This is where all the smart fellers hang out!
We all know that the tire sticker gives us the payload of our trucks and the tires specified on that sticker. Does anything change if I go to a "stronger" tire?
Correct me if I'm wrong...but my thinking is that the payload rating on that sticker has nothing to do with the tire size, right? All the tires will do is "help" my truck carry specified payload.
You are correct. A stronger tire will not increase your payload cap. But it could make carrying the weight more comfy and stable. But also could give you a harsher ride. Increasing the pressure when you're hauling or towing can also help with stability.
You would have to exceed your axle weight ratings before you would exceed even the stock tire ratings. My guess is your rear axle alone could theoretically take your entire payload capacity, mine can, or very close.
We all know that the tire sticker gives us the payload of our trucks and the tires specified on that sticker. Does anything change if I go to a "stronger" tire?
No, unless you change the diameter of the tire, which changes the effective axle ratio of your truck. If you simply replace the LT275/65R18C with the "stronger" LT275/65R18E tires of the same diameter, the only thing you'll gain is more wiggle room between tire weight capacity and truck payload capacity.
Correct me if I'm wrong...but my thinking is that the payload rating on that sticker has nothing to do with the tire size, right?
The payload rating assumes your tires have at least enough weight capacity to support the rGAWR of the vehicle. Your rGAWR is 3,850, so each rear tire must haul at least 1,925 pounds. The stock tires have max load of 2,535 @ 50 PSI, so more than enough to haul 1,925 pounds per tire. That 24% wiggle room is about what I go for when changing tires.
But I get the feeling you want to screw up your truck by installing bigger (taller) tires for appearance. Don't do it.
Last edited by smokeywren; 11-03-2017 at 06:24 PM.
No, unless you change the diameter of the tire, which changes the effective axle ratio of your truck. If you simply replace the LT275/65R18C with the "stronger" LT275/65R18E tires of the same diameter, the only thing you'll gain is more wiggle room between tire weight capacity and truck payload capacity.
The payload rating assumes your tires have at least enough weight capacity to support the rGAWR of the vehicle. Your rGAWR is 3,850, so each rear tire must haul at least 1,925 pounds. The stock tires have max load of 2,535 @ 50 PSI, so more than enough to haul 1,925 pounds per tire. That 24% wiggle room is about what I go for when changing tires.
But I get the feeling you want to screw up your truck by installing bigger (taller) tires for appearance. Don't do it.
Nooooo.....don't want to change the look of the truck....it's the one thing I'm not allowed to redneck. lol. Just wanna give my truck all the chance , with the right equipment mounted.....to haul my loads properly.
LT tires in the same size but higher load rating will have higher tire pressure rating and firmer sidewalls. With less flex you may have less susceptibility to sway from high winds and passing greyhound busses. You will not have higher payload, but a more comfortable towing experience. The downside is a rougher, less forgiving ride when not towing. (Personally not a concern; after all if I wanted the ride of a Lincoln I would have bought a Lincoln).
I would consider the change, but only when new tires were needed anyway. I don't think there would be enough difference to switch tires until the stock tires are worn out.
For mainly on-road towing, too-aggressive tread is not warranted. Look at semi-truck tires. I would recommend something like the Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar in load range E or Goodyear Wrangler SR-A. On my F250 I have load range E Michelin Defender LTX but they pick up and throw too many rocks on gravel roads for my liking.
Last edited by Velosprout; 11-05-2017 at 12:07 AM.
LT tires in the same size but higher load rating will have higher tire pressure rating and firmer sidewalls. With less flex you may have less susceptibility to sway from high winds and passing greyhound busses. You will not have higher payload, but a more comfortable towing experience. The downside is a rougher, less forgiving ride when not towing. (Personally not a concern; after all if I wanted the ride of a Lincoln I would have bought a Lincoln).
I would consider the change, but only when new tires were needed anyway. I don't think there would be enough difference to switch tires until the stock tires are worn out.
For mainly on-road towing, too-aggressive tread is not warranted. Look at semi-truck tires. I would recommend something like the Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar in load range E or Goodyear Wrangler SR-A. On my F250 I have load range E Michelin Defender LTX but they pick up and throw too many rocks on gravel roads for my liking.
I've got experience with the Wranglers, like every other tire they were great when new. I found them far to easy to overpower on wet roads when they got to %50 and less tread life. I'm curious if you think the same of them.
I've got experience with the Wranglers, like every other tire they were great when new. I found them far to easy to overpower on wet roads when they got to %50 and less tread life. I'm curious if you think the same of them.
I bought my 2006 F150 a few weeks ago with Wranglers. I was in snow out in the alley to put it in the garage. Even though it's limited-slip the tires were spinning and I wasn't moving. I had to use 4X4. So I just bought Hankook ATM tires to take care of the problem. I already had a set on my Jeep and am real happy with them.
11-03-2017, 01:36 PM
Tire sticker and size question
