SL All Terrain or E HT Tires?

[bigmac5166]

Picked up my new '24 XLT 2WD with the BAP and though I love the wheels, the stock 265/60/18 tires look way too small in my opinion. Looking to size up to 275/70/18 sooner than later and my options appear to be rather limited in SL category. I don't tow or go offroad, so an E rated tire seems overkill, but there are significantly more options for HT tires in that category. I guess my question is should I go for the lower weight, SL rated all terrains or the 10-15lb heavier E rated HT tires that are regularly available?

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[TexasTruck]

I was at the same crossroads as you. I went with E rated because that’s what I had in the past and is popular. However, they are heavier, a firmer ride, and maneuvering more clumsy.After a week of use back they went and opted for SL rated. Turns out they exceed the max payload capability my truck has anyway without all the sacrifices. I went with the Continental Terrain Contact AT SL’s

Just my $0.02…

 

[24Carbon150]

I recently had E rated 275/70/18’s installed on my new 2024, today they are removing them and I’m getting a set of the new Nitto Terra Grappler G3‘s in SL rated 275/70/18 that weigh 45lbs. I lost 3 mpg going from the 38lb stock tires to a 55lb E rated tire, that’s no bueno.

 

[jakearb]

I was at the same crossroads as you. I went with E rated because that’s what I had in the past and is popular. However, they are heavier, a firmer ride, and maneuvering more clumsy.After a week of use back they went and opted for SL rated. Turns out they exceed the max weight capability my truck has anyway without all the sacrifices. I went with the Continental Terrain Contact AT.

Just my $0.02…

I went with Continental Terrain Contact H/Ts. Almost got the A/Ts, but decided I spend 99% of the time highway driving. Both seemed like great options.

I had E rated tires on a previous truck and they definitely feel worse. Would only get them if I was towing heavy or really needed them.

 

[MoxeeFordTuff]

I went down the rabbit hole on this same topic. I tow heavy but not often and didn’t want to sacrifice Mpg. Like others said, SL are more than adequate for normal 1/2 ton pickup light use. If I towed more than 5-10% of time I would’ve probably opted for E tires. Just put a set of Cooper Road and Trail 275 60 20 on my truck and they are completely quiet and have a great ride. Already towed my trailer with them and didn’t feel any squishiness or see any excessive squat on rears when loaded. Working great for me so far.

 

[bigmac5166]

Thanks for all the replies. I was leaning towards the SL's and it seems thats the way to go. If I move up to 270/70/18 I'll go with the Nitto Terra Grappler G3's. I looked and if if I end up going with 265/70/18 then it opens the door to dozens more SL options. Difference is about 1/2" in height, but both are 2+" over my stock size.

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