What is the difference??? Need help fast!

[bigtruck94]

I am planning on buying treadwrights tires and they are 235/75R15 (ATG) (P) and 235/75R15 (ATG) (C). My problem is what is the difference with the (P) and the (C)? I heard it's load bearing, but I don't what that means. Also does it matter which one I get? My old tires are wearing down and I need some new fresh rubber. One last question, which ones do you suggest I get? The first picture is the 235/75R15 (ATG) (P or C) and the second picture is the crawler 235/75R15 (P or C)? If you guys could help me out that would be great!

 

[brokemechanic3000]

You are right the C rating is a 6 ply tire the P is a 4 ply tire the six ply tires will carry more weight and as a side effect they will ride rougher.

So depending on what you will be doing with your ranger will determine if you need the heavier tires or not.

I would go with the one on the left for everyday driving and the one on the right for off road use.

But I would personally not run retreads on anything I drive.

 

[PanamaExpat]

I bought retreads ONCE......
Won't make that mistake again.

 

[bigtruck94]

You are right the C rating is a 6 ply tire the P is a 4 ply tire the six ply tires will carry more weight and as a side effect they will ride rougher.

So depending on what you will be doing with your ranger will determine if you need the heavier tires or not.

I would go with the one on the left for everyday driving and the one on the right for off road use.

But I would personally not run retreads on anything I drive.

How rough would they be than? I use my truck for farm work and I go in and out of town often.

 

[4.0B2]

Treadwrights are awesome. Not sucky like most retreads.

Personally I'd get the 6 ply..

 

[bigtruck94]

I'm thinking about the 6 ply. I'll prob get them since they are tougher and they could handle the weight I do working out on the field. I honestly don't care how rough the ride is, I just want some reliable tires that could get the job done.

 

[wildbill23c]

I had 4 ply tires on a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 and carrying loads those tires made driving on logging trails kind of unpredictable. When I put on new tires the new tires were LT series 8 ply tires and it made a huge difference, they cost more, but it gave better more predictable results and they performed extremely well offroad, they were only an A/T tire, but performed better than the street tires before.

I'd definitely look at a higher tread ply number, but its going to depend on what you really use the vehicle for, if its mainly offroad use ok, but extended use on pavement with either of those tires will give lots of road noise, reduced fuel economy due to the aggressive tread.

 

[4.0B2]

The lower ply will flex more and could be better offroad HOWEVER they will not be as sturdy against rocks and sticks poking through the sidewall

 

[bigtruck94]

I had 4 ply tires on a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 and carrying loads those tires made driving on logging trails kind of unpredictable. When I put on new tires the new tires were LT series 8 ply tires and it made a huge difference, they cost more, but it gave better more predictable results and they performed extremely well offroad, they were only an A/T tire, but performed better than the street tires before.

I'd definitely look at a higher tread ply number, but its going to depend on what you really use the vehicle for, if its mainly offroad use ok, but extended use on pavement with either of those tires will give lots of road noise, reduced fuel economy due to the aggressive tread.

It's not so much a traveling truck lol but my friend has a set and it's a little noisy, but he likes them a lot.

 

[wildbill23c]

It's not so much a traveling truck lol but my friend has a set and it's a little noisy, but he likes them a lot.

Its kind of a toss up really, you either get a capable offroad tire, or you get one that's less aggressive and have less noise, but less capable offroad LOL. Haven't found one that's good at both yet. I have BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's on my 2008 Toyota Tundra and they do just fine and aren't very noisy on the highway, but give me enough capability offroad to go where I need to. I won't mention the tires on my 84 Bronco 2, as none of them match, and are pretty worn out, just don't have enough income to get new tires quite yet.

I'd look at a more aggressive tire if you are mainly offroad on the farm due to the nasty conditions you can get into, and I'd look into at least a 6 ply tire as well as they seem to be a little less nail/screw happy.

 

[bigtruck94]

My family and I never had any luck with BF goodrich tires at all. I currently have goodyear wranglers and they are good tires and they also lasted me for a while. Need new tires and i was recommended treadwrights. thanks for the tips!!

 

[wildbill23c]

This is the second set of BF Goodrich tires I've had, first set on my Jeep got me 60,000 miles and one tire several miles after purchase had a nail puncture, other than that never had any issues.