Hey guys, I just picked up my first 4runner 2 weeks ago, its a 2001 SR5 sport 4x4 and I need some new tires. I am leaning towards the Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs in 265/75/16 but I am unsure of which load range is right for the t4r. I do plan to lift it an inch or two and do some light offroading. but I mostly do city driving. Which load range would be better, the C or E?
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac load range?
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quicksilvr
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Neither. lol.
In all honesty, you'll probably be fine with the C load range. I know RonMaiden runs those and has no complaints. 4runners need D range tires, but sadly D range has become alot less common the last few years. E's are too stiff for a comfortable ride according to most people. However I ran E rated 285/75 BFG's and thought they rode just fine. 285's have more sidewall than 265's though.....
cj80cruiser
Senior Member
C no doubt. My 285's suck!!! started a thread about it about a month back. Poorly made but look good. If you buy them from a shop you could possibly exchange ****ty tires out until you get a good set. You may have no trouble but I did and contrary to the thread on this site I have heard of several other people having issues. Immediately road test them on the interstate. Mine shake like hell at 68. Just giving you something to look out for. I'm thinking terra grapplers as next set.
brian2sun
Elite Member
I hated my Es, but after some insightful comments from other members I think it was mainly because I have OME heavies (883s/891s). I know a few guys that run E rated BFGs on OME regulars (881s/890s) and don't seem to mind them at all. So if your suspension is a little on the stiff side to begin with, Es will ride pretty harsh. On stock suspension or light-med duty OME or similar coils, the Es probably won't be so bad.
SlowYourRoll
New member
C Load Range
cj80cruiser
Senior Member
They ride pretty harsh on my stock suspension and I'm not really finicky about stuff like that so if I say its not that great then it would probably really suck to most other people. If I had another choice I'd go with C or D but didn't with the size I chose. E's would not be a deal breaker with me if I really liked the tire though.
RonMAIDEN
Super Moderator
I have the C but I run the pressure at 36-38psi and they are fine with no sidewall squirm even at high speeds and they are just a tad softer feeling then my previous TerraGrapplers. They have also been solid off road with no issues at all. If thye had a D load rating version I would have gotten those but I knew the Es would be too much so C it was and I have no regrets.
RonMAIDEN
Super Moderator
Yes,some people don't mind the stiffer ride but I hear more negatives from 3rd gen owners riding on Es and alot switch out to D or Cs. E load range is generally for trucks weighing north of 5000lbs (3rd gens weigh in around 4000) and or tow heavy loads.
My truck is my DD and sees alot of pavement so some cushion to my ride is important and on our beat up roads around the city the Cs are much more forgiving and it's easier on my wife's back than the Es would be. Just saying there are other considerations when putting C,D or E load range on your 3rd gen.
I wouldn't mind a heavier/stiffer tire if my truck was a weekend warrior and I had another vehicle as my DD but for now the C load range is fine and don't see where an E would benefit me.
My truck is my DD and sees alot of pavement so some cushion to my ride is important and on our beat up roads around the city the Cs are much more forgiving and it's easier on my wife's back than the Es would be. Just saying there are other considerations when putting C,D or E load range on your 3rd gen.
I wouldn't mind a heavier/stiffer tire if my truck was a weekend warrior and I had another vehicle as my DD but for now the C load range is fine and don't see where an E would benefit me.
cj80cruiser
Senior Member
Good luck! I'd go with local store regardless so you can exchange more easily if you get a bad tire or two.
werez12
New member
This right here sums it up. I had the E's with 882/891 and it was harsh. Stay away from the E's
IanB
New member
So it looks like a lot of the guys running E-load found them harsh, especially guys with lifts and stiffer springs, but what about the guys with C-loads? Anyone have complaints about them as a DD, mostly on-road, light off-road use tire? Did you have to run higher tire pressures to make up for the softer sidewall or anything like that?
RonMAIDEN
Super Moderator
C load Duratracs are fine on our 4Runners since they only weigh in at a little over 4000lbs and I keep 'em inflated at 35-38psi and no noticeable squirm that others report. I am very satisfied with these tires and won't hesitate to get another set in the next 4-5 years.
IanB
New member
Good to hear, thanks for the info!:cheers:
Any pics of your rig with those tires on it?
RonMAIDEN
Super Moderator
The Duratracs have a nice agressive look but with very good on-road manners and very good hydroplane resistance and good rearend recovery in the snow even in 2wd. They emit average noise levels for an A/T tire but nothing the radio doesn't cover up. Off road they've been very solid and no complaints here either for me.
With the Duratracs I don't feel I sacrificed performance for looks.
I do see their price has risen considerably over the last year (about $35/tire) and pretty much match BFGs price point.
With the Duratracs I don't feel I sacrificed performance for looks.
I do see their price has risen considerably over the last year (about $35/tire) and pretty much match BFGs price point.
