Light Weight Construction Tires

[Jay11]

Just learned that there are light weight construction tires, specifically a C class rating. I am in tall weeds with this. Much as I like all terrain tire look, I like efficient gas mileage better and need to make a confirmation before pulling the trigger. My 3 consideration factors are...I would like to stick with an AT tire, light weight construction class and priced up to $130 each, definitely below $140. Are the tires in the links below rated in the light weights category since they have SL Standard Load rating and weigh 37.7 & 37.9lb respectively? If not, does anyone have a favorite tire link that closely falls in the light weight class?
Michelin LTX Trail All Terrain 265/70R18 116T Light Truck Tire

Falken Wildpeak AT3WA All Terrain 265/70R18 116T Light Truck Tire

 

[pjtoledo]

if you're looking for overall weight reduction check out the weight of 18" wheels vs smaller sizes.
a reduction in sidewall height doesn't always cancel out the increased wheel diameter.

if you're going for looks, do it.

 

[Shran]

Hard to go wrong with Falkens, I know a lot of people who run those and are very happy with them.

I think you'd be fine with the SL rated tires unless you're hauling a lot of weight often. That said I almost always go with C load rating on little trucks and E or better on full size trucks. Just personal preference but I think higher load rated tires wear substantially better. They are heavier and you may not like the stiff ride you get out of running higher air pressure in them. But I did go from P rated tires and normal shocks on my old Chevy service truck to E rated tires and coilover rear shocks... HUGE improvement! Steering, ride quality, tire life - all way better. If you're just using it as a commuter vehicle then it's a moot point.

Curious how much a light weight tire actually matters on a truck though in terms of actual real world fuel mileage.