firemanpiet
illinois
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hello everyone,just wondering about tires,i have 245 70/17 now and need to replace them.should i get the same rating or should i go to a tire that has a 10 ply?i was told that they won't "squat" as much as my original tires,should i spend the extra cash to get 10 ply cooper tires?thank you
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Lucas874
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So are you saying that you have load range C or D tires and are considering load range E tires? It can never hurt to upgrade. What is the price difference per tire 15-20 bucks? Go for it!
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firemanpiet
illinois
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the price difference is around $45 each.would it help that much,to spend extra?we really never had any trouble with what we have now.just thought it might handle or better mpg with 10 ply.thanks.
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johntank
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It would help if we knew what size truck you have 1/2, 3/4, or one ton, not just the size tires you have. Not for sure but I think most HD 3/4 and i tons and above will have load range E (10 ply) tires as OE.
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firemanpiet
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i have a 1/2 ton 2004 dodge durango v8 4.7 tow pkg 2wd...thank you
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osbornk
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firemanpiet wrote:the price difference is around $45 each.would it help that much,to spend extra?we really never had any trouble with what we have now.just thought it might handle or better mpg with 10 ply.thanks.
If you upgrade, you will have a much rougher ride. If what you have works, why change?
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BUFFALODAN
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I replaced my original tires with Michelin 10 plys. Truck rides much harsher, but they handle the weight of a fully loaded bed full of mulch/topsoil or my trailer better.
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smokestone52
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I have Goodyear 10 plies. They do give a harsher ride but here is what I have done, with the blessing of not only the tire store, but several other folks.
When towing I pump the tires up to 65 lbs. Unfortunately I have to drive the truck as my sight see vehicle after I set up camp. The ride is very harsh. When I get home and do not plan on camping for more than five days, I let the air pressure down to about 45 lbs. Then I still have a safe tire, but one that rides good also.
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JIMNLIN
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those E load range 10 ply rated tires at 80 psi are much heavier and will bo overkill for a little 1500 especially with that smallblock 4.7 engine. Those 10 ply rated tires are best left to heavy duty 2500/3500 trucks with the much bigger engines. If your wanting a LT tire for a 1500 truck the load range C will fit right in with your 1500 wheels and its 50 psi rating. C load range is a 6 ply rated tire compared to the 4 ply rating for a P tire.
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canoe on top
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I agree with JIMNLIN. First of all, your wheels probably are not rated for 80psi. A C rated should be fine at 50psi. Are you having problems with the tires you have? Sway or squirming? What do you now have? Going from a P to an LT C rating would make a difference. If you have a C and think it is not doing the job consider a D rating. There is not much point in having tires rated for way more than your axle rating. Check the GAWR on your door sticker. That should give you an idea of how much tire you need. Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as too much tire.
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