Load range C vs. Load range E tires?

[ZX6steve]

Hi all. Getting ready to buy some new rubber for my Max Tow Gladiator. Getting some BFG All Terrain T/A KO2's, 315/70/17 with a 1.5 to 2" lift or leveling kit. Trying to decide on load range "C" or load range "E" for the Gladiator. Overwhelming majority of time will be unloaded daily driver, but I will be occasionally towing a small off road pop-up trailer with dirt bikes/ATV's loaded on it. Total weight of the trailer fully loaded will be around 3500 LBS to 4000 LBS max. Of course I know that the "E" rated tires are better for towing, not sure my loads would be considered heavy though. I'm wondering about the off-roading pros and cons of the "C" vs. the "E". I will mostly be off-roading in the rocky and sandy Mojave desert. Thoughts? Just looking to get a good balance of smooth daily driving, mild towing, and off roading capability/durability. Thanks for any and all advice ahead of time......Steve

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[Discount Tire]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your Gladiator Max tow.

There is always give and take when it comes to tires. Going to an e-load rated does not raise your towing capacity but they will be somewhat tougher off-road as they are a 10 ply rated tire as opposed to the C 6 ply rated tire.

The trade off is the E rated tires will be heavier and may be somewhat noticeable when it comes to torque and MPG. but as a trade off if you are going to be wheeling in sharp rocky terrain they are tougher.

If we can help please let us know.

 

[ZX6steve]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your Gladiator Max tow.

There is always give and take when it comes to tires. Going to an e-load rated does not raise your towing capacity but they will be somewhat tougher off-road as they are a 10 ply rated tire as opposed to the C 6 ply rated tire.

The trade off is the E rated tires will be heavier and may be somewhat noticeable when it comes to torque and MPG. but as a trade off if you are going to be wheeling in sharp rocky terrain they are tougher.

If we can help please let us know.

Hello @Discounttire. Yes, you can help. I am currently working on getting a quote from one of your team members named Alex in one of your Oceanside, Ca. locations. He has been very helpful. the e-mail address I have for him is: [email protected]

He is currently working on beating a quote I got on Tire Rack.com for a tire and wheel package. (BFG A/T and Fuel Shok wheels)

Do you offer a further discount to members of this forum? This will be my 5th set of BFG A/T tires, which makes me a loyal customer. What can you do for me?

Steve

 

[Discount Tire]

Steve, I'm glad to hear you are working with your local Discount Tire store. We always guarantee the lowest OTD price for all the products we carry.

I bet you can't wait to upgrade your tires and wheels to make your Gladiator your own.

PM coming your way.

 

[bluedevil1]

Hi all. Getting ready to buy some new rubber for my Max Tow Gladiator. Getting some BFG All Terrain T/A KO2's, 315/70/17 with a 1.5 to 2" lift or leveling kit. Trying to decide on load range "C" or load range "E" for the Gladiator. Overwhelming majority of time will be unloaded daily driver, but I will be occasionally towing a small off road pop-up trailer with dirt bikes/ATV's loaded on it. Total weight of the trailer fully loaded will be around 3500 LBS to 4000 LBS max. Of course I know that the "E" rated tires are better for towing, not sure my loads would be considered heavy though. I'm wondering about the off-roading pros and cons of the "C" vs. the "E". I will mostly be off-roading in the rocky and sandy Mojave desert. Thoughts? Just looking to get a good balance of smooth daily driving, mild towing, and off roading capability/durability. Thanks for any and all advice ahead of time......Steve

I have always gone "E" on my Wranglers and now Gladiator. Never fails that I'll be somewhere I figure there are no rocks (like the highway!) and run over something that came off a semi or a gravel road turns into a wash out with exposed rocks. I say go for it and lower the tire pressure a bit if you have to.

 

[sass JT]

I use to run ko2’s on a previous WJ. They were E rated and did really good onroad. Off road they were okay and I considered them on my JT build but decided against them due to an issue I had off road. I went 4 wheeling aired down, had fun and then had to fill up tires for my 2 hour journey back home... what did I find... a cut sidewall. Fortunately, I didn’t have a blow out but I did have to put a spare on and take the tire to my local DT where I got it swapped out With using certs. “If” I did them again I’d do the 10 ply E rated... I’m on my 3rd set or nitro ridge grapplers 33’s, 35’s and now 37’s... all I can say about them is wow... best tire I’ve ever had to date.

 

[Discount Tire]

sass JT, good photos of your Jeep in action. Thank you for posting your thoughts. I'm glad to hear you had Certificates to get your tire replaced. I'have used the Certificates in the past and was glad I had them.

Thank you for your support.

 

[Texops]

I use to run ko2’s on a previous WJ. They were E rated and did really good onroad. Off road they were okay and I considered them on my JT build but decided against them due to an issue I had off road. I went 4 wheeling aired down, had fun and then had to fill up tires for my 2 hour journey back home... what did I find... a cut sidewall. Fortunately, I didn’t have a blow out but I did have to put a spare on and take the tire to my local DT where I got it swapped out With using certs. “If” I did them again I’d do the 10 ply E rated... I’m on my 3rd set or nitro ridge grapplers 33’s, 35’s and now 37’s... all I can say about them is wow... best tire I’ve ever had to date.

Ridge Grapplers have a tuff side wall even the "C" rated tire i love them

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