I am going to be replacing my stock P265/70R 16's with the 265/75's very soon. I didnt realize that the stock Dunlop tires are a "passenger" tire, and not a "light truck" tire. I just want to make sure I get the right 265/75's. After doing some research here I assume that I want the LT265/75R 16 tire with a Load Range of "C". This will obvoiusly be a heavier tire since it is not a "passenger" tire, and I realize there will be some slight power loss due to the heavier tire. Perhaps they dont even make a P265/75R 16 tire...I dont know. As far as "load range" goes, nothing out of the ordinary here, I am a typical 3rd Gen owner doing normal hauling of people & gear in the back end.

Thanks

 

There are some P265/75R 16 tires made, they are a 4 ply load range B tire.

As you mentioned the 'Runner comes with a 4 ply passenger rated tire. They do this because all else being equal, the "P" rated tires will have a softer ride.

I personally prefer the LT rated tires because they are a tougher tire. There is more material in them, they have a deeper tread than a "P" rated tire of the same size, they ARE heavier than a "P" rated tire of the same size, but I have never had a problem turning them with my 'Runner.

I haven't ever noticed a decrease in perceived power, due to the tires I was running.

Just for reference:

4 ply = load range B, "P" rated tires

6 ply = load range C, From here down, "LT" rated tires

8 ply = load range D

10 ply = load range E

 

Thanks for clearing that up and for following me to this new thread. I didnt want to hijack the other guy's post.

Now, to decide on the tire. I would like an all terrain tire like the Revos, LTX AT's, or Toyo Open Country's. But I am 95%+ on-road. I would go with an all season tire like the LTX M/S's or Bridgestone HL's but I want something that can take some off-roading and handle the Iowa snow pretty decent... It can drive you nuts trying to make a decision...

 

I have the Yokohama P265/75R15 tires on my '87 4Runner, and I really like them. They have been great in the snow, and provide a really nice ride for such a light rig. My '87 is a daily driver, and rarly goes off road, but handles the snow very well.

http://www.yokohamatire.com/subtires...?subtireID=18a

 

I'm probably a 90-95% on road guy too.

I guess you'll just have to decide what you want. I was very surprised that my Toyo's rode softer than the Michelins I had previously.

And just so there is no confusion, that is comparing same size, and load range tires. And even slightly higher air pressure in the Toyo's.

I'm sounding like I have a stake in the company, I don't, I'm just a very happy customer.

Here's a link for some research. Toyo tires

I did alot of rersearch before I decided to try these tires. Reading about their construction, their trial offer wherein they let you try the tires for 45 days/ or 500 miles, and if you don't like them, you can return the tires for a refund.

And the fact that Toyo is the #1 rated tire 7 years running, was enough to get me to try them.

I wish you luck in your search, it can be a little daunting to wade through all the different choices out there.

 

02SE,

I have decided on the Toyo Open Country AT's like you have. I found a local shop who will road force balance them & use the Hawkeya (sp) adapter, offer lifetime road hazard & balancing, etc for $647 total. After hearing all the horror stories about vibration problems with various tires I really like knowing that if for some reason they arent to my satisfaction they will give me my money back (or 100% credit) within 500 miles. Didn't you say your Toyo's were very easily balanced with minimal weights? That really says a lot about the quality of a tire in my book. I know Michelins are famous for an excellently balanced tire. Perhaps I dont need the road force balancing with these..

 

FWIW, I didn't have my tires balanced with the Haweka adapter, OR the Hunter roadforce balancer, and my tires roll as smooth as can be.

I hope you're as happy with the tires as I am.

 

Maybe I'll do the same then. Too bad that Toyo rebate they have going on does not cover this tire size.

 

Or the MT's.

 

The good thing about having them road force balanced at the beginnnig, is to identify a "out of round" tire. If you have a tire that is out of round, slightly, most tire techs will just add more weight to get it balanced. Getting it road force balanced before you drive out of the shop, ensures you have round tires from the beginning. When I first purchased my Nittos, one of the tires they had selected was out of round. This was identified before it was placed on my rig, before I drove out of the shop. That tire was sent back to the factory. Does it pay off? You bet! Since my trip to Colorado (Holy Cross) I have lost some of the Mickey Thompson bolts from the street lock wheels, and the tires are still rolling smooth. I have bent the ring, and they are still rolling smoothly. Its worth the time to make the shop ensure they are selling you a round tire from the beginning.

just my .02 cents