Load Range D really Needed? Duratracs vs Ko 2

Magnum5.9 · May 29, 2016

Load Range D or E Really Needed?

I have an 01 4x4 club cab (2.5 doors) and am looking at some 275/60r20 duratracs and big all terrain ko2. Ko2 are load range D while the duratracs are 115SL (standard load). I rarely tow and when I do its a small, about 2000lb loaded trailer or the full bed of hunting equipment for hunting camps. Or than the the truck is unloaded.

The SL are good up to 2700lbs per tire and the D idk because I couldn't find a # number on them.

What's your guys thoughts?

Magnum5.9 · May 29, 2016

Let me start by saying sorry for posting this here but I wanted to get many individuals thought and 4th gen gets the most attention. So I have an 01 4x4 club cab (2.5 doors) and am looking at some 275/60r20 duratracs and bfg all terrain ko2. Ko2 are load range D while the duratracs are 115SL (standard load). I rarely tow and when I do its a small, about 2000lb loaded trailer or the full bed of hunting equipment for hunting camps. Or than the the truck is unloaded.

The SL are good up to 2700lbs per tire and the D idk because I couldn't find a # number on them.

What's your guys thoughts?

I want the duratracs because of looks but want a tire that also fits my needs

BBartow · May 29, 2016

Magnum5.9 said:
I have an 01 4x4 club cab (2.5 doors) and am looking at some 275/60r20 duratracs and big all terrain ko2. Ko2 are load range D while the duratracs are 115SL (standard load). I rarely tow and when I do its a small, about 2000lb loaded trailer or the full bed of hunting equipment for hunting camps. Or than the the truck is unloaded.

The SL are good up to 2700lbs per tire and the D idk because I couldn't find a # number on them.

What's your guys thoughts?

100% pass on SL tires. They are 4ply passenger car tires, basically B rated. D is 8 ply.

Magnum5.9 · May 29, 2016

Magnum5.9 · May 29, 2016

BBartow said:
100% pass on SL tires. They are 4ply passenger car tires, basically B rated. D is 8 ply.

Good to know, thank you for the info! Why would Goodyear build a tire like that and market it toward trucks?

Danno · May 29, 2016

SL should meet your needs. What the door jam call out?

BBartow · May 29, 2016

Magnum5.9 said:
Good to know, thank you for the info! Why would Goodyear build a tire like that and market it toward trucks?

Well passenger tires come stock on trucks :crazy:

Magnum5.9 · May 29, 2016

BBartow said:
Well passenger tires come stock on trucks

Good point! lol but still can't see a reason for an aggressive looking, low ply count tire other than possiblly for wrangler but they would still like the higher ply count for offroading :****sweak:

Magnum5.9 · May 29, 2016

Calls for P245/75/16. Says front weight 3865lbs, rear weight 3900 lbs but the gross is 6600lbs? Those 2 numbers don't add up to 6600 lbs lol

But I was informed from a good source on here that the SL duratracs are only a 3 ply tire which concerns me with the offroading I do during hunting season

tripleplay · May 29, 2016

Both tires are excellent - I don't think you can go wrong either way.
I've towed a 6,000 boat with my Duratracs and didn't skip a beat. I will buy them again when these are worn out.

Magnum5.9 · May 29, 2016

tripleplay said:
Both tires are excellent - I don't think you can go wrong either way.
I've towed a 6,000 boat with my Duratracs and didn't skip a beat. I will buy them again when these are worn out.

I just noticed that majoirty of the duratracs are load range E while this 275/60/20 is the SL so maybe I need to find an E rated duratracs

Core-Lokt · May 29, 2016

Magnum5.9 said:
Calls for P245/75/16. Says front weight 3865lbs, rear weight 3900 lbs but the gross is 6600lbs? Those 2 numbers don't add up to 6600 lbs lol

But I was informed from a good source on here that the SL duratracs are only a 3 ply tire which concerns me with the offroading I do during hunting season

I would think those are (G)ross (A)xle (W)eight (R)atings (truck+load) ratings. Add the two (7,765 lbs. GVWR), subtract the vehicle weight (you said 6,600 lbs.), and you've a (G)ross (C)argo (W)eight (R)ating of ~1,165 lbs of cargo+passengers+trailer tongue weight.

Here's a TIRE CODE link that will help explain some stuff. "SL" does mean "standard load", however, it also means a maximum pressure for a given size/application. "XL" rating is for a similar tire that's capable of running a higher pressure for a slightly greater load in light-duty applications. IDK if there's even any standard for how many plies per letter rating since there's different materials of different strengths and probably variable thickneses.

Were it me with what you wrote, I'd get an LT-rated tire simply for the off-road use. It won't indemnify you from punctures, but it'd do better than a P-metric. A higher load rating might not be needed, but it might within the life of the tires.

Gr8bawana · May 29, 2016

Magnum5.9 said:
Good point! lol but still can't see a reason for an aggressive looking, low ply count tire other than possiblly for wrangler but they would still like the higher ply count for offroading :****sweak:

I think it's because so many people like to drive around with aggresive looking off-road tires even though they never even see a dirt road.
Then they want their trucks to ride and handle like a luxury car. :crazy:

roastpuff · May 29, 2016

Necessary? No. Desirable? Yes if you plan on going off-road.

I wanted "D" rated tires because some of the trails I go to have fairly sharp rocks and I worry about punctures.

xrsman · May 30, 2016

I've towed 7000 a bunch of times with my 35" Duratracs. No issues! Love them, will buy again

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Magnum5.9 · May 30, 2016

roastpuff said:
Necessary? No. Desirable? Yes if you plan on going off-road.

I wanted "D" rated tires because some of the trails I go to have fairly sharp rocks and I worry about punctures.

Very true, last thing I want is to get a flat at 430 am when I'm heading out to go hunting

Magnum5.9 · May 30, 2016

xrsman said:
I've towed 7000 a bunch of times with my 35" Duratracs. No issues! Love them, will buy again

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I belive in that size they are E rated correct? 10 ply I believe

MADDOG · May 30, 2016

Threads merged and moved to the correct section.

xrsman · May 30, 2016

Magnum5.9 said:
I belive in that size they are E rated correct? 10 ply I believe

Yeah

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Magnum5.9 · Jun 4, 2016

I ended up getting 275/60r20 in the BFG AT KO2 which is D rated. Think that will make for a pretty good setup!

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