just wondering what some good choices are for Load Range E tires for my stock 20" wheels so I can be better equipped for hauling?

the size is 275 60R20

 

Not much in the offering for an E load range in this size. You can get a XL load range that is more than the standard tire in
General Grabber HTS, Hankook Ventus AS RH07, Continental CrossContact LX in the 275/60-20 size.

 

Go to a 275/65/20 and you will have more choices. It will be a little taller than the stock tire.

 

Or better yet, switch to 17's. Much better selection of actual truck tires.

 

You go to an "E" tire on 20s and you are gonna hate the ride. If you really NEED and "E" tire (first of all I hope you have a 2500, because a load that dictates the need for "E" tires is too much for a 1500) then I'd do as oldjeep said and go to a 17" wheel. You'll have more sidewall to absorb shocks and vibrations AND you'll save a bundle on the tires...

 

As others have posted 17" tires will give you the most for towing. I've got 17" rims from the Outdoorsman on my 2011 Ram 1500 Sport with E range tires. This load range will give you the most stability for towing larger loads. I pull a 7.5k lb 24' 102" wide 8' tall enclosed car hauler and you can definately tell the difference from a standard range tire in handling.

Although your 20" tires are starndard load rated I would try towing with them to see how it works. They will easily handle the max load of the truck. You have to see if your truck will tow in a straight line with them. I've seen others with 20" tires towing 24' and 28' enclosed like mine with no problems.

 

I have pulled 8 or 9000+ with it and had no troubles other than maybe thinking I should get some air bags to make it perfectly level, but people got me worried about the tires when someone said they are not meant for hauling, so that is what got me thinking I should get load range E tires, but that is going to be a hugely expensive switch considering my stock tires have 60% wear left on them

 

I'd be willing to bet that most of those furd trucks that were rolling over on the highways from blowouts wouldn't have happened had they had LT tires on their 1500 SUV's. Back in 03 my son flatened two tires on my 98 Tahoe from turning on two wheels while joyriding in a feild with a car load of kids. I was pissed, someone could have been killed and I could have been sued! The two tires couldn't take all the weight on one side so they flexed too much, pinched and seperated from the rims. They were four brand new Uniroyal AT's...they weren't a month old and I had to buy two more. Had there been LT's on it, I doubt they would have busted so I'm glad I got some on my 1500. I don't mind loosing a little comfort for extra saftey, especially when towing.

 

are there any drawbacks or things to worry about if I put 275/65/20 on my stock rims?

 

Yeah, I agree, unless it's a RC truck that's used for grocery grabbing I don't think a "P" tire should be on a full size truck (or full size SUV for that matter) but there are other load range LTs than an "E" tire. Hell, a "C" range tire is still classified as an LT tire.

I have 35" tires on 17" wheels that are a "D" range tire and pull upwards of 8000 lbs. at times. The D's that I have are rated for 3200# PER TIRE and aren't much lower than that brand/model in an "E" which is rated at 3400# per tire. BUT the big difference here is that on 17" wheels there is A LOT more sidewall to absorb shock and flex with a load.

I think anyone who puts a "P" (passenger car) tire on a full size truck and tows or hauls is asking for trouble, not to mention if it's a 4x4 and you off-road, it's not going to take much for a puncture or side wall blow-out, but again, that doesn't dictate the necessity for an "E" tire.

Now if you have a 2500 or more specifically a CTD 2500, that's a whole nuther' story...