Dezert4Runner
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Currently running 285/70R17 KO’s (E rated). Looking at some 285/70R17 KO2’s and trying to decide if I want to try out some load range C tires. They’re about $60-$70 cheaper a set than the E’s and I’d like to see if they make a difference with ride quality since I DD my rig and put about 14k /yr on my tires. There’s also a 7lb difference between the two. Sounds substantial to me.
I’ve run a few sets of KO’s on various vehicles and they’ve always been load range E. Never a single flat. Knowing that my runner is getting put on more trails with sharp rocks than years past, I’m curious about the real world difference between the two in regards to sidewall durability. I know the Duratrac’s are notorious for weak sidewalls (not sure if it’s all load ranges or just C), but my experience with BFG’s is they do pretty well for not being Kevlar like the Goodyear MT/R’s.
Anyone running C rated tires and airing down to 10-15 psi on sharp rock (think Calico) blue/ black rated trails? What tire are you running, load range, and PSI? If there’s no noticeable strength difference, I’ll probably try some C rated tires. My priority is to avoid flats when I do hit the trails and I’ll run the E rated tires again in a heartbeat if I need to.
I’ve run a few sets of KO’s on various vehicles and they’ve always been load range E. Never a single flat. Knowing that my runner is getting put on more trails with sharp rocks than years past, I’m curious about the real world difference between the two in regards to sidewall durability. I know the Duratrac’s are notorious for weak sidewalls (not sure if it’s all load ranges or just C), but my experience with BFG’s is they do pretty well for not being Kevlar like the Goodyear MT/R’s.
Anyone running C rated tires and airing down to 10-15 psi on sharp rock (think Calico) blue/ black rated trails? What tire are you running, load range, and PSI? If there’s no noticeable strength difference, I’ll probably try some C rated tires. My priority is to avoid flats when I do hit the trails and I’ll run the E rated tires again in a heartbeat if I need to.