275/65 vs 275/60

[jljbtm]

I'm looking for new tires and I thought I would step it up one size 275 65-20 but I noticed these are load range E is anybody driving these tires and are they more harsh, firm Stiff Etc.
thanks in advance

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[smokedbystang]

A little firmer ride but hardly noticeable. The trail grapplers are definitely louder though than the stock Goodyears. Doesn't bother me though.

 

[misfit77]

I can't comment on the ride quality, but when changing sizes I use this site. https://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html?

 

[jasonw]

They are stiffer, yes. Personally, I like them that way, feels a little more like a truck.

I believe BFG makes their KO2 tires in a load range D in that size (about the only one that does) if you are afraid of going to E. I also believe Costco sells them, if you are looking for a decent deal (some areas, tire shops easily beat Costco, other areas, tire shops are way higher than Costco).

 

[markusaf81]

My Goodyears were worn out so I feel like my ride got smoother. Going from a bald car tire to a Nitto truck tire might have been the reason. I prefer the truck tires on the truck.

 

[Gary2]

Nitto makes a Terra grappler G2 116 load rating ( not to be confused with the same tire E rated 10 ply also) which is exactly the same SL load rating as the OE Good Years and are and 34.09 tall and only weigh like 47 lbs. I am going to sell my 35-12.50-20 KO2s. No way does a half ton need 10 ply tires especially a size that has no sidewall height to speak of as on a 20" or larger wheel with only a 34 or 35" tire.

Edit: I also prefer truck tires on a 4x4 truck but more importantly I prefer 4wd vehicle type wheels not 20" wheels that look like they belong on a ricer or a road racer. Something useful for off-road with some sidewall would be more practical like in a 17".

 

[Hookie]

A little firmer ride but hardly noticeable. The trail grapplers are definitely louder though than the stock Goodyears. Doesn't bother me though.

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Are you running wheel spacers?

 

[Badger 13]

I have Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs in that size and ply. A little firmer of a ride, but not harsh. When they need replacing, it will be the same size and ply again. This is a truck, not a car.

 

[smokedbystang]

Are you running wheel spacers?

Yes 1.50" Supreme Suspension spacers.

 

[Bollenball]

Full Stock 275/60's here.. Next step is Bilstein @2.8 with the 275/65!