i have a 2005 dodge ram 1500 4x4 and am wondoring what the best load range is for tires. im thinking of getting the 265/70r17 cause i think that is the stock size. correct me if im wrong. and getting the goodyear wrangler duratrac and want to know what load range, C or E to get? for you guys who have them or know. how many miles does the C range tire last and the E range tire last. any help is greatly appreciated. thanks.

 

i would go E range if you do any sort of hauling to towing, i always like to go alittle higher than the max of the truck that way there is a lesser chance of a blow out
C is a 6 ply tire and E is a 10 ply tire
amount of miles depends on what the tire is made of and how you drive
also be aware of the Load index as a lower load range you need a higher load index
give this a readhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

 

You don't need E-range even if you are doing towing hauling as the factory has already taken that into acccount. If you are needing a heavier tire to handle wha you are hauling, then you are past your legal limit anyways. C or D range tire is perfectly suitable and will give you a better ride than an E(very stiff sidewalls), PLUS they are cheaper.
I'd go with a C-load tire if it was me. If you are going offroad frequently, then yeah, go for an E-load because offroading consists of rocks scraping your sidewall and that is where E-load tires will benefit you.

Marx, load index is load index. Doesn't matter if it's a C or E. If a C range is 123 and so is the E, they carry the same weight, but that will never be the case. It's when you get into putting car tires on a trailer when that's the case as a trailer tire of the same load index can carry 40% more weight than a car tire of the same index.

 

I run a D load range Dick Cepek tire and have yet to need a plug. Pulled a few nails/screws out of 'em up around the farm, but none have ever made it all the way through. Been lucky, all have hit a block and not the void areas, so they'd have a ways to go puncture all the way.

This land has had barns and such on it since the late 1870s, has had many outbuildings and re-roof jobs done, so there is debris, nails, screws, sharp pieces of steel, etc. all over the place.

Mostly pavement driving with a bit of recreational off-road, you'll be fine with a C rated tire, and will have a much smoother ride on the road...

 

will the load range E tire last longer on my truck or the C load range or will they be the same or what?

 

I forget what mine are but I need to go check. I know they are heavy tires though. LOL

 

I've seen both claim to last longer. The C's because of more "give" and and less rolling resistance and the E's because they are a harder compound.
Personally, I don't think think wear would be enough of a factor to consider one over the other.

It be more of a how you plan to use them decision. Heavy tow/haul then go with the E's, ride quality then go with the C's. Or do what I did and find you a set of D's, kinda compromise between the two...

 

your right i didn't mean it as a ratio and it's all IMO

i meant if he used a c he might want a better load index to prevent blow outs since its a lesser ply tire
tires is onething i go over board, i have seen to may tires blow that i want to be safe

 

i do quite a bittowing/hauling and offroading during hunting season. mud, rocks sand you name it. but im not haed on the gas unless i have to. thats why i was thinking E range. and i dont mind a harder ride just need a good solid pretty tough tire that can hold its own offroading in mud, rocks