Tire question: P sized vs. LT sized
10-14-2006, 03:08 PM
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Tire question: P sized vs. LT sized
I'm about to buy some 285/75-16s for my yukon. I have a Toyo connection so I want to use that. However, the "highway" Toyo Open Country HLs don't come in 285/75-16s -they do come in 265/75 and 275/70s.
The Open Country A/T comes in 285/75-16 but its an LT285 tire where my current tires are P265s. What difference will the LT make? It is a stiffer sidewall? I know the 285 is roughly an inch taller, but I wonder if the LT tire will be harsh?
The Open Country A/T comes in 285/75-16 but its an LT285 tire where my current tires are P265s. What difference will the LT make? It is a stiffer sidewall? I know the 285 is roughly an inch taller, but I wonder if the LT tire will be harsh?
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Originally Posted by alan2000T/A
I'm about to buy some 285/75-16s for my yukon. I have a Toyo connection so I want to use that. However, the "highway" Toyo Open Country HLs don't come in 285/75-16s -they do come in 265/75 and 275/70s.
The Open Country A/T comes in 285/75-16 but its an LT285 tire where my current tires are P265s. What difference will the LT make? It is a stiffer sidewall? I know the 285 is roughly an inch taller, but I wonder if the LT tire will be harsh?
The Open Country A/T comes in 285/75-16 but its an LT285 tire where my current tires are P265s. What difference will the LT make? It is a stiffer sidewall? I know the 285 is roughly an inch taller, but I wonder if the LT tire will be harsh?
The P stands for passenger, and the LT stands for light truck. I think the LT is a tad stiffer sidewall, but Im not 100% sure.
10-14-2006, 11:49 PM
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LT will be a little stiffer and sometimes have a higher max psi rating. They also have a higher load rating. You will be fine with with either probably won't notice much of a ride difference between a P and an LT tire.
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P rated tires are 4 ply and LT rated tires start out at 6 ply and go up from there. If you are replacing a P rated tire with an LT it will ride noticibly stiffer.
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