P vs LT

[OleSasquatch]

I’m planning on a 18x9 wheel with +18 offset. Does anyone know if that will rub? I’m not planning on a level kit.

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[OleSasquatch]

Well... dang. I just discovered a new to me load range of XL.

Nitto G3 in 275/70R20 116T XL --- will these ride as bad as an LT or should I also not entertain the XL and still go for P or SL?

 

[OleSasquatch]

Or, will the 34's fit without a level/lift. I have no plans of doing that.

 

[js312]

Well... dang. I just discovered a new to me load range of XL.

Nitto G3 in 275/70R20 116T XL --- will these ride as bad as an LT or should I also not entertain the XL and still go for P or SL?

XL is fine. Even some tires for small crossovers are rated XL - they won't be heavy or stiff like an LT tire.

 

[OleSasquatch]

Now I'm looking at the Toyo AT3 in P285/60R20, that gives me 33.5x11.5 which I actually think is perfect for what I want, it's just not an XL.

 

[Zappy]

I really don't want to go smaller than 33" so I may have to switch tires over to the Nitto G3.

Looks like they have a 275/70R18 116T Load Range SL at only 45lbs. I happen to like that wheel also, it's an Alphaequipt Echo.

I personally have their Halo rim. Seems like great quality. Had them about a year now and they look brand new still ?

 

[TXBJJ]

I'm running the Nitto Terra G3 in the 116T 275 70 18. So far so good. It's either these or General Grabber ATX in that size if you want to stay SL. I don't recommend LTs for our trucks unless you tow really heavy a whole lot or do serious rock crawling. i made that mistake once andnit killed mileage and ride quality.

 

[js312]

I'm running the Nitto Terra G3 in the 116T 275 70 18. So far so good. It's either these or General Grabber ATX in that size if you want to stay SL. I don't recommend LTs for our trucks unless you tow really heavy a whole lot or do serious rock crawling. i made that mistake once andnit killed mileage and ride quality.

I ran the Grabber AT2s on my 2018 F150. Awesome tire. I wouldn't hesitate on the new ATX version if I ran them year round or took my truck off road. But with a dedicated winter set and mostly paved roads, I just don't need something that aggressive.

 

[Calson]

I may look at C for a few more ply and go 18’s.

Tire companies are now stating a tire has 6-ply rating and that does not mean it actually has 6 plies in the construction of the tire. Off road the sidewalls are more likely to get cut on rocks when aired down and some tires, like the Nitto Grappers, are designed for that use and nothing to do with a "LT" rating.

Tire weight can affect fuel economy as well as the tread design. The factory Hankook although not a "LT " tire are relatively heavy at 55 lbs.

Good overview of tires for the F-150. Not mentioned is that the Michelin tires are known to pickup up gravel from the road and start releasing the stones when you reach hard pavement and not a tire I would put on a truck or SUV.

 

[Je1279]

Not sure where you landed, but 34's with a +18 offset will likely rub on a non-leveled truck.

 

[OleSasquatch]

Not sure where you landed, but 34's with a +18 offset will likely rub on a non-leveled truck.

I think I'm pretty set on P285/60R20 or the equivalent 18.

I want the 11.2 width and at least 33, so this gets me 33.5x11.2.

 

[Je1279]

If you haven’t already, I would just confirm with someone who has that size tire (and the wheel offset you are looking) at to confirm that it won't rub without a leveling kit.

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