TheJason
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D rated is fine for a 1/2 ton.
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No difference in your experience from a toughness and durability standpoint?D rated is fine for a 1/2 ton.
Sidewall construction varies across tires. In addition, proper inflation pressure makes a huge difference too. I’ve seen lots of flats from guys putting 65 psi in their E range tires then putting a sharp rock through the tread face.No difference in your experience from a toughness and durability standpoint?
Toughness, resistance to puncture, durability, etc. are the main reasons I was looking at E Rated (not so much for load hauling).
I have.I have never broken an E rated tire.
Not saying it doesn't happen. I have seen them with rock punctures through the tread. There is a big difference between the two in my experience.I have.
Thanks for the continued feedback all. I had been pretty set on E rated up to this point, but am starting to wonder if maybe I ought to consider D rated as well. Anybody have any insights or comments on their experiences with E rated vs. D rated on a half ton pickup?
If I drop down to D rated, it opens up some additional options like the BFG KO2 and the Falkens.
I did. Ended up with General Grabber ATXs (D Load instead of E). General had (still has actually) a rebate going and these seem to get solid reviews, though they don’t get as much fanboy hype as some of the others on all the forums.
We’ll see how they do. 1000 miles in and happy so far. Time will tell.