[Mainerunr]

ok, so right now I'm running Interco Trxus, 285/75/16, load range 'E'

I was looking at Firestone Destination AT in the 265/75/16 size but they are only available in load range 'C' and 'SL' (standard load). The 'C' rating is 2480lb at 50psi (112/109R), the 'SL' rating is 2604 lb (114S) with a max pressure of 44psi.

not planning on wheeling too much but I have been known to throw a little weigh in the bed and will be towing a lot more often.

I'm just not sure which version of this tire is actually better...and I'm thinking I may want to go a different route and get at least a 'D' range tire (of course, that puts me back at square one, looking at everything except BFG AT's). trying to keep it below a grand for five, mounted and balanced...

any suggestions?

 

[1stNISSAN]

i've heard nothing but good about the General HT tires. my 2500HD chevy went from 265/75/16 BFG AT load D to the General HT 265/75/16 Load E. Generals ride and feel overall much better, but of course comparing apples to oranges isn't fair. Currently on my frontier i have 265/70/17 nitto terra grapplers with a "P" rating. I will be switching to a P265/70/17 General HT. I have a 4x4 also, but don't plan to wheel much. I do plan on towing a travel trailer that weighs <3500 lbs.

 

[pbnut]

Subscribed, since I too am interested in the Destination A/T's.
There's enough people here running them. I was browsing last night and saw the two different versions of the A/T. One is cheaper, and lighter, than the other. Which of the two are people running?

 

[mrgrayaz]

You'll regret the E's I think. They are unecessary for the load, flex poorly offroad, ride rough, and are heavy, which of course affects fuel economy, acceleration, braking, and ride.

 

[bimmernut318]

p285/70/17 Destination AT. I drive alot and usually carry a pretty decent load, I am happy with how the tires perform, ride, and welcome the fuel economy. I had 295/70/17 Terra Grapplers (load range D) on there and at first it didn't bother me but it rode like a tank and my economy went down the tubes, balancing was a biotch as well. So far the Destinations have made me happy.

 

[JeniorNV]

You'll regret the E's I think. They are unecessary for the load, flex poorly offroad, ride rough, and are heavy, which of course affects fuel economy, acceleration, braking, and ride.

I've got E's right now. Got them only because I got a really good deal on them...They are overkill; D's would have been better.

They actually don't do too badly on the road but I keep the tire pressure much much lower than max. Off road, they are very rough if I don't air down. I lost about 1-1.5 mpg, and it is a bigger tire than the stockers.

I got these tires at Discount Tire not too long ago for under $700 M&B...which won't help the OP out any since it doesn't look like there are any Discount Tire stores in Maine.

 

[Mainerunr]

p285/70/17 Destination AT. I drive alot and usually carry a pretty decent load, I am happy with how the tires perform, ride, and welcome the fuel economy. I had 295/70/17 Terra Grapplers (load range D) on there and at first it didn't bother me but it rode like a tank and my economy went down the tubes, balancing was a biotch as well. So far the Destinations have made me happy.

just curious what load range your tires are. I know they come in D or E in some sizes, just not 265/75/16's.

FWIW, I ended up going with Yokohama Geolandar AT-S in load range D, I know they're less aggressive but I'm getting a decent deal on them and hopefully they will last me a while...

 

[bimmernut318]

just curious what load range your tires are. I know they come in D or E in some sizes, just not 265/75/16's.

FWIW, I ended up going with Yokohama Geolandar AT-S in load range D, I know they're less aggressive but I'm getting a decent deal on them and hopefully they will last me a while...

They are the P metric, so no load rating, in the size I have I know there is a P-metric and a load range E. Here is a size and rating chart.

http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tireselector/SizeSpecs_BS_EN.aspx?Product_ID=1095

 

[Mainerunr]

They are the P metric, so no load rating, in the size I have I know there is a P-metric and a load range E. Here is a size and rating chart.

http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tireselector/SizeSpecs_BS_EN.aspx?Product_ID=1095

that means they're 'SL' or standard load, tire rack shows them at 2833lb at 35 psi, the 'E' version is 3195lb at 80psi.