I'll get right to the point. What's the difference between say, LT265/70/16 and P265/70/16? They're both the same size but the first one cost more than the latter, why? I know "LT" is for light truck and "P" means passenger, but whats the major difference between the two?
MC and HNY
I think, Load Rating and tread design. Most if not all LT are "M+S" rated, while most P tires are not. Also P tires are quieter than LT tires.
load rating.
Thanks. I thought all all-season and AT tires are M+S rated? For an average owner, is it worth the extra price to go with the LT's and do they last longer?
Tread design has little or nothing to do with a "P" or "LT" designation...and many "P" tires are "M+S" rated.
"P" mainly means passenger. "LT" means Light Truck. That said, there are many light truck tire lines with some "P" rated tires, Michelin LTX, Goodyear Wrangler, etc., etc. The "P" tires will have a softer ride. The "LT" tires will have stiffer, more durable sidewalls and likely a harsher ride. Most "P" tires and "LT" Load Range C tires will have two ply sidewalls. "LT" Load Range D & E tires probably will have three ply sidewalls. You might only see four ply sidewalls on really stiff offroad racing tires. "P" tires are always "Standard Load" and have a max tire pressure of 35, or sometimes 41, or sometimes 44 psi, but the max load carrying capacity is at 35 psi and more air, if allowed, gives more sidewall stability. "LT" Load Range C tires carry their max capacity at 50 psi, Load Range D @ 65 psi, & Load Range E @ 80 psi, plus 5 psi for speeds over 65 mph. Remember, the air carries the load, and the tire just holds the air.
Ken
On the tire topic - I have a 2001 TRD Tundra with 60K miles and my original tires (BF Goodrich) are looking like boloney skins. Anyone recommend replacements? Don't do much travel off the asphalt.
Thanks,
TBP
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