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CG · 07-22-2012, 01:57 PM

I'm looking at some BFG 285 75 16 All Terrains. It looks like they come with either an E or a D rating.

Going on a 3/4 4X4 to be used for mild hauling, around town driving. Probably little or no real off road. Pulling utility trailer or small trailer to haul small Kubota.

What do you guys think?

69GWC · 07-22-2012, 02:29 PM

I would get the E rated ones, pretty sure they are 10ply vs the Ds at 8ply
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**Stocker** · 07-22-2012, 04:03 PM

That tire in load range D is good for 3305# at 65 psi, and LR-E is rated at 3750# at 80 psi. I would probably get the LR-D tires (that's what most of the tires have been on my K20) but it depends also on how heavy that Kubota is. I've done a lot of heavy hauling with D-rated tires, never a problem.

69GWC is right, LR-D replaces the old 8-ply rated system, and LR-E replaces 10-ply rated. But the carcasses are no longer built with 8 or 10 plies -- it's just a strength-equivelant rating system.

CG · 07-22-2012, 05:19 PM

Ok, thanks guys. I appreciate the input. Those tire numbers always make my brain go numb =)

willett · 07-23-2012, 12:37 PM

I always try to run E's just to Air on the side of caution. Nothing wrong with running a stronger tire
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07-22-2012, 01:57 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Tire load rating question I'm looking at some BFG 285 75 16 All Terrains. It looks like they come with either an E or a D rating. Going on a 3/4 4X4 to be used for mild hauling, around town driving. Probably little or no real off road. Pulling utility trailer or small trailer to haul small Kubota. What do you guys think? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-22-2012, 02:29 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Tire load rating question I would get the E rated ones, pretty sure they are 10ply vs the Ds at 8ply Posted via Mobile Device

07-22-2012, 04:03 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,731	Re: Tire load rating question That tire in load range D is good for 3305# at 65 psi, and LR-E is rated at 3750# at 80 psi. I would probably get the LR-D tires (that's what most of the tires have been on my K20) but it depends also on how heavy that Kubota is. I've done a lot of heavy hauling with D-rated tires, never a problem. 69GWC is right, LR-D replaces the old 8-ply rated system, and LR-E replaces 10-ply rated. But the carcasses are no longer built with 8 or 10 plies -- it's just a strength-equivelant rating system. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-22-2012, 05:19 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Tire load rating question Ok, thanks guys. I appreciate the input. Those tire numbers always make my brain go numb =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-23-2012, 12:37 PM	#5
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Tire load rating question I always try to run E's just to Air on the side of caution. Nothing wrong with running a stronger tire Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"



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