Load Range Topic.....again.

[JJ101]

Yes I searched and searched the threads but I didn't get a clear picture when it came to an answer for my situation. I recently bought a 2020 Ranger XLT FX4 with the 265 65 17's. I want to go to the General Grabber A/TX 265 70 17's.

There are three Load Ranges online, the cheapest is $170'ish and it states the load range is "Pending", the $210'ish "C" load range and for $4 dollars more for the "E" load range.

The quote I got at my local dealer was for $214.99 for the "E" load range tire. He said to bypass the "C" due to the price he was quoting.

I will be doing the following with my truck: freeway driving during the week, forest service roads with some runoff ruts and washboard action and in the winter the possibility of snow to deep snow for 100+ miles. No towing right now and no super heavy loads in the bed.

Any thoughts, input and even....."this has been covered elsewhere" with the link would be very much appreciated. Thanks!!

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[Frenchy]

Okay so thankfully I just went to Tire Rack to look up these tires as I was a little curious myself. After taking a look here is my input.

The "load tange pending" is actually a Passenger rated tire and will most likepy have the most forgiving ride of the 3. It also Exceeds the minimum tire load carrying capacity set by Ford so you will be fine there too.

The load range C tire is the light load tire of the LT range and will be a little more forgiving compared to the load Range E tire

The load range E will be stiffer than the rest but even with that tire size you shouldnt have a major ride quality issue in my opinion.

On a side note if you are planing to deal with regular snow weather but still want. Great offroad capability I would suggest the Firestone Destination XT in that size instead. The water sipe's are AWESOME and will take one hell of a beating. Other members on here have also confirmed that it handles snow very well.

You also have the option of running white letters out like some of the general tires gou are looking at.

Thats my input. Hope this helps

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

I've been using 10s off-road tires my last 4 sets.

I noticed yesterday the 10s I bought for this truck are actually 8 ply, and I'm a little pissed about it. They have 6,000km on them, not much I can do about it now.

 

[JJ101]

Okay so thankfully I just went to Tire Rack to look up these tires as I was a little curious myself. After taking a look here is my input.

The "load tange pending" is actually a Passenger rated tire and will most likepy have the most forgiving ride of the 3. It also Exceeds the minimum tire load carrying capacity set by Ford so you will be fine there too.

The load range C tire is the light load tire of the LT range and will be a little more forgiving compared to the load Range E tire

The load range E will be stiffer than the rest but even with that tire size you shouldnt have a major ride quality issue in my opinion.

On a side note if you are planing to deal with regular snow weather but still want. Great offroad capability I would suggest the Firestone Destination XT in that size instead. The water sipe's are AWESOME and will take one hell of a beating. Other members on here have also confirmed that it handles snow very well.

You also have the option of running white letters out like some of the general tires gou are looking at.

Thats my input. Hope this helps

The "E" just seemed like overkill but when the local dealer is pricing it for less than the "C" I figured why not. The "Pending" was basically $40 per tire cheaper and who doesn't like a bargain but I wanted to make sure I wasn't "under-doing" it and would have possible problems in the future if I decided to tow something or toss stuff in the bed.

The snow would be off and on in the winter. The girlfriends father lives in a snowy area and on a hill with a dirt road so it's either mud, snow, ice or a combination of all three. It can get deep and I heard the Grabbers do well in the snow too.

I appreciate the information!! Thanks!

 

[JJ101]

I've been using 10s off-road tires my last 4 sets.

I noticed yesterday the 10s I bought for this truck are actually 8 ply, and I'm a little pissed about it. They have 6,000km on them, not much I can do about it now.

Thanks! I heard the 10s can be stiff and give a harsh ride but I have also heard the opposite. Tire pressure being the big factor.

 

[Frenchy]

The "E" just seemed like overkill but when the local dealer is pricing it for less than the "C" I figured why not. The "Pending" was basically $40 per tire cheaper and who doesn't like a bargain but I wanted to make sure I wasn't "under-doing" it and would have possible problems in the future if I decided to tow something or toss stuff in the bed.

The snow would be off and on in the winter. The girlfriends father lives in a snowy area and on a hill with a dirt road so it's either mud, snow, ice or a combination of all three. It can get deep and I heard the Grabbers do well in the snow too.

I appreciate the information!! Thanks!

In all reality the Grabbers actually don't do that well in snow. Now the truck may do well in general since the ranger is pretty capable but here are some pictures of what's left of an old 1992 Nissan Pathfinder that I used to own and had General Grabbers on and also didn't do too well in the snow due to the tires themselves. To say the least it was not a fun experience

 

[JohnnyO]

E’s are for like Super Dutys. Super stiff and heavy, truck will ride like crap. Get P’s or C’s.

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

Thanks! I heard the 10s can be stiff and give a harsh ride but I have also heard the opposite. Tire pressure being the big factor.

It really is subjective.

I don't mind the FX4 suspension, some hate it.

 

[JJ101]

E’s are for like Super Dutys. Super stiff and heavy, truck will ride like crap. Get P’s or C’s.

P's?

 

[JohnnyO]

P's?

P-metric. Passenger car rated. OE on most Rangers.

 

[JJ101]

P-metric. Passenger car rated. OE on most Rangers.

Okay, thanks!

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I have the BFG AT KO2 in C rating on my Ranger. It's definitely stiffer than the P load rated tires that came with it. It's not bad, but I can tell. It was worth the sidewall strength to me. I would not go with a P load rating when upgrading, just for the stronger sidewall. Personal preference. C ratings will be stronger when aired down and bumping rocks and such.

I've been using 10s off-road tires my last 4 sets.

I noticed yesterday the 10s I bought for this truck are actually 8 ply, and I'm a little pissed about it. They have 6,000km on them, not much I can do about it now.

As technology advances, E rating is no longer synonymous with 10 ply. Even BFG AT KO2s in E rating aren't physically 10 ply anymore. They are rated for a weight, which is classified by the E designation. I wouldn't be upset with it, its advancement in tech. Just sharing.

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

I have the BFG AT KO2 in C rating on my Ranger. It's definitely stiffer than the P load rated tires that came with it. It's not bad, but I can tell. It was worth the sidewall strength to me. I would not go with a P load rating when upgrading, just for the stronger sidewall. Personal preference. C ratings will be stronger when aired down and bumping rocks and such.



As technology advances, E rating is no longer synonymous with 10 ply. Even BFG AT KO2s in E rating aren't physically 10 ply anymore. They are rated for a weight, which is classified by the E designation. I wouldn't be upset with it, its advancement in tech. Just sharing.

Agreed on your post here, allow me to clarify.

I ordered E range and received D range. Not the end of the world, but disappointing. Even more so because I have 6 of them.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Agreed on your post here, allow me to clarify.

I ordered E range and received D range. Not the end of the world, but disappointing. Even more so because I have 6 of them.

That changes everything. I'd be annoyed too. Did you buy them local? Does your paperwork show E? If so, I'd take them back and make them switch them out for what you were supposed to get. BUT... I'm a jerk and I get what I need. I worked in customer service long enough to know what buttons to push. I don't use that to get ahead, just to get what I was supposed to.

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

That changes everything. I'd be annoyed too. Did you buy them local? Does your paperwork show E? If so, I'd take them back and make them switch them out for what you were supposed to get. BUT... I'm a jerk and I get what I need. I worked in customer service long enough to know what buttons to push. I don't use that to get ahead, just to get what I was supposed to.

Bought online, from another province. The receipt only says Duratrac LT 285/70-17, and of course they are sold out so I can't reference them on their site.

Even if I did have 10 ply in writing, I expect the "that was 3 months ago, prove it" attitude.

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