E load vs C load tires - what's your pick?

[Way2Fast]

Last year I took my 21 Wildtrak to have HOSS 3.0 shocks installed (bought slightly used) and asked for Toyo Country A/T lll to be installed. I was never asked what series. When I picked it up, they had installed E series. I am very happy with them. Quite at 80 mph and excellent for off-roading in Moab for 600 miles. I like that I can deflate to 15psi and still drive 60mph for 30 miles without having to inflate

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[gbub]

I have used only C rated tires since 1977 for all types of terrain short of extreme rock crawling. They have worked very well for me. I do watch the trail to keep away from rocks that can damage my tires. I have had a few punctures that could be fixed with a plugs. None of those were side wall damage.

I learned through the year from fellow travelers that airing down C rated tires gives flexibility in the side wall that allows it to give instead of puncture. I know many people believe the stiffer side wall provide more strength to resist puncture. I can't say that is not true, but I will not be using E rated tires. I might try D rated tires if that was the softest choice in the size I want when my original tires wear out.

 

[userdude]

I have used only C rated tires since 1977 for all types of terrain short of extreme rock crawling. They have worked very well for me. I do watch the trail to keep away from rocks that can damage my tires. I have had a few punctures that could be fixed with a plugs. None of those were side wall damage.

I learned through the year from fellow travelers that airing down C rated tires gives flexibility in the side wall that allows it to give instead of puncture. I know many people believe the stiffer side wall provide more strength to resist puncture. I can't say that is not true, but I will not be using E rated tires. I might try D rated tires if that was the softest choice in the size I want when my original tires wear out.

Well, I had a C-load tire (GY MT) fold and pinch on a wall, cutting a golf ball size hole in the side. I was aired down to 12-14psi, may not have happened at 20psi. That particular set had six flats on three tires in 24k miles.

I personally have no issues with my E-load Maxxis Razr M/T's on my squatty, heavy Bronco, but it's nice to know some folks have wheeled for years on C-load only with few issues.

 

[CitrusBronco]

D here on the Bronco. E for my diesel pickup.

 

[NC_Oak]

East Coast Appalachian mountains. IYKYK.

E Load.

uwharrie can get sharp....

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