What load range tires for jku

[G-mansjk]

This might be a stupid question but I was wondering what load range tires most of you guys are running on your jku's. My 315/75r16 cepek extreme terrains are load range E, which I think is a little high for the lighter weight of a jeep. In my experience the e rated tires are for heavy trucks... Hell the heavy as shit armored hmmwv " hummers" I worked on in the army are running load e tires... the heavier the load range= thicker side walls, harsher ride and less tire wrap on obstacles. I like the tires so far. They grip well but think I would enjoy the ride of a load c or d tire more.... any thoughts??

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[zimm]

Depends on the tire. The Cooper SST Pro in 37x13.5 are load range E, but have a molded "hinge" for letting the tread fold while aired down. I have no problem in the rocks at 10psi. Some other load range E (truck tires) are like rocks and made to run at 80psi for diesel trucks, etc. Those don't do as well aired down.

 

[wayoflife]

If you play on the rocks, you will WANT load range E tires. Sure, they offer a firmer ride but that's because they have significantly thicker sidewalls - something you want. On pavement, just run them at a lower PSI, something below 30 and you will find they offer a better ride.

 

[HoosierWolf]

Thanks for the info guys. I'm getting ready to order some Cooper STT Pros and this wasn't my question but one I should have asked.

 

[dirtdonthurt]

26-30 psi seem to be the range for street


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[G-mansjk]

Didn't even think about the rock aspect of the sidewall with a e range tire... I want to go to the Rubicon, Fordyce and Moab in the very near future with my rig but have a lot more work to do, and a hell of a lot more money to spend haha!!! Guess I'll try running a lower psi and be thankful for the thicker sidewalls when I finally do get into real boulders

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