Half Ton Truck C vs E Ply Tires

[bisblue]

Hey folks,
Selling my 2001 Dodge Diesel with 360K and getting a newer (used) F150. I tow a max of 6000 pounds or so, but only use the truck for pulling pack llamas and hunting. I have an around town car. I've always run E ply tires on my work trucks including half tons (land management), but wondering if other folks do as well?

We moved last year from Nevada to Central Idaho, and Nevada was a serious tire killer. Just wondering if other folks in the West use E ply on half ton trucks.

 

[golfer]

I’ve only ever run 10 ply on mine. Better to have them than wish you had them.

 

[Bryerific]

I’ve only ever run 10 ply on mine. Better to have them than wish you had them.

I agree with this 100%

 

[flatcoat]

Having spent plenty of time killing tires in NV on fire assignments, I think you'll find Idaho much friendlier on tires.

 

[PrairieHunter]

Just had a set of F's (12 ply) on my Ram 2500. I used to run E's on my denali, no problem.

 

[WapitiBob]

I use the factory 4 ply soft tires till I go hunting then switch to 10 ply. 2-1/2 mpg difference. You should have zero issues with 10 ply.

 

[300stw]

i keep tires on 12. 1/2 ton trucks. 50/50 gravel pavement, 10plies only,,
many times a c tire might have 12/32 tread, and a e tire 18 or 19/32

 

[nrpate05]

I'm a bit of a worrier about flats and don't want to deal with them, so I run 10 plys on my half ton. Virtually no MPG difference compared to C's that came from the factory. In fact, they only weight ~2lbs more per tire.

 

[manitou1]

Have used 10 ply tires on 1/2 tons for decades. I hate flats!

 

[bisblue]

Having spent plenty of time killing tires in NV on fire assignments, I think you'll find Idaho much friendlier on tires.

Yeah for sure, the roads seem styling around here so far

 

[LuketheDog]

I always buy 10-ply as well, the difference is negligible in my opinion.

 

[88man]

10ply the last 650,000 miles on f150's

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

Nevada roads are a nightmare. Much friendlier in idaho where i reside, but I never run less than 10 ply.

 

[2rocky]

See I thought the opposite....But apparently Canadian Hockey players don't have to deal with flats very often eh?

 

[hank4elk]

New E's on the F150 again manana.

 

[NECALI]

Stick with E’s if you plan on any gravel road driving. I tried C’s once and gravel roads turned into ice picks. Had 2 flats within a few miles. Switched to E’s and haven’t had a flat on a gravel road since.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

You can use an e rated tire in a half ton and keep the psi down. It'll still jar you more than a c or d tire. Tire makers like goodyear make the duratracs in a c or d, might be worth a look. I ran the bf goodrich ko2s in a c range once and they were garbage.

 

[BillDoe708]

I always run E. Worth the extra insurance.

 

[huntingman121]

My 2014 1500 Ram outdoorsman will only take 10 ply. After talking to tire sales people they all say 10 ply.

 

[noharleyyet]

285 65 R20 KO2 E & and upgraded shocks/UCA...track and ride is very nice