It’s not always the case. Depends on the size and brand. I run 275/70/17 and was looking at Falken at3w’s since those come in c load since the ko2’s only come in E load for that size. But the thing is the e load ko2’s are lighter than the falken c load. Lol. So still not sure which one to go with.
Load Range C vs Load Range E rated tires
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It’s not always the case. Depends on the size and brand. I run 275/70/17 and was looking at Falken at3w’s since those come in c load since the ko2’s only come in E load for that size. But the thing is the e load ko2’s are lighter than the falken c load. Lol. So still not sure which one to go with.
I personally have always driven body of frame suvs and pickup trucks so the harsh ride is normal to me and I actually prefer that feeling since it’s the norm for me. BUT for most people it’s not as easy as you said saying if your a baby about a harsh ride don’t drive an off road truck. I mean that’s true I guess but most people who love to go off roading don’t have the funds to own a daily driver and a dedicated off road rig. If you love to off road, your gonna buy an off road truck and also use it as a daily since it’s your only vehicle. Most people who love to go off road don’t buy a smooth road car and take it off road if you love off roading whenever you have the time. For those of us who only have one vehicle it’s all about finding the right balance and taking advantage of what you can. So rather than buy a Prius and throw ko2’s on there, you can get a well balanced vehicle like a 4runner that does both well and choosing the right tires the best you can for all situations off roading and on road driving is perfectly understandable. Some people even keep the stock Bridgestones or Dunlop’s on theirs and off road with the smooth street tires. Nothing wrong with any of that as long as you enjoy your 4runner just like we all do.At the risk of causing offense, if you're a ride weenie that can't bring yourself to buy a decent set of tires because you're worried about a "harsh" ride, you shouldn't be daily driving an offroad truck in the first place. "Comfortable" rides are for road cars.
I have E rated KM2s on the '85 4Runner, and E rated Duratracs on the '99, I've found that 40-45 PSI seems to be the sweet spot. I find the ride quality to be perfectly acceptable for a truck, and not appreciably different than my F150 that has C rated tires. None of them are Cadillacs, I don't expect them to be, I don't require them to behave like one. I expect them to behave like the trucks they are and get me home after a weekend of rough terrain, so I choose my tires appropriately.
I don't know how you define "harsh" and "acceptable", but it sounds to me like you're conflicted. You want strong tires for offroading, but maybe you're also much more sensitive to the ride of your vehicle than I am - the desire for super strong tires and the desire for a super plush ride probably aren't really compatible. I know which is more important to me obviously, but only because I've been the other direction and learned my error. None of us figures out exactly how we want our trucks without (sometimes expensive) trial and error, it's just a part of the game. You gotta pay to play. You said upthread that the stock tires were working for you, so maybe that's your answer? If not, I say quit dithering and just pick a set of tires and run with them. If you find they aren't what you wanted you'll know better next time, or maybe you'll find that what you're obsessing over doesn't end up being as important as you thought it was.
And for what it's worth, I've never NOT spazzed out over choosing a new set of tires. We all do it, and it's agonizing, so I feel your pain. In the end, it probably won't matter nearly as much you feel like it matters now, so pull the trigger on something and enjoy your truck.
I do agree though that the 4Runner isn’t really that harsh. Like I said in the previous post I prefer that style ride anyways. The 4runner is the perfect balance between off road capability and dependability and still being comfortable enough to use as a family vehicle and daily driver. Nothing can beat the versatility of the 4runner. That’s why it’s the go to overlanding vehicle. Jeeps can crawl well but suck on road and aren’t comfortable. I wouldn’t be able to sit comfortably in a Jeep and do a big overlanding trip on all different terrains. If you specifically rock crawl get a Jeep. If you do all different types of off-roading and driving in general get a 4runnerAt the risk of causing offense, if you're a ride weenie that can't bring yourself to buy a decent set of tires because you're worried about a "harsh" ride, you shouldn't be daily driving an offroad truck in the first place. "Comfortable" rides are for road cars.
I have E rated KM2s on the '85 4Runner, and E rated Duratracs on the '99, I've found that 40-45 PSI seems to be the sweet spot. I find the ride quality to be perfectly acceptable for a truck, and not appreciably different than my F150 that has C rated tires. None of them are Cadillacs, I don't expect them to be, I don't require them to behave like one. I expect them to behave like the trucks they are and get me home after a weekend of rough terrain, so I choose my tires appropriately.
I don't know how you define "harsh" and "acceptable", but it sounds to me like you're conflicted. You want strong tires for offroading, but maybe you're also much more sensitive to the ride of your vehicle than I am - the desire for super strong tires and the desire for a super plush ride probably aren't really compatible. I know which is more important to me obviously, but only because I've been the other direction and learned my error
And for what it's worth, I've never NOT spazzed out over choosing a new set of tires. We all do it, and it's agonizing, so I feel your pain. In the end, it probably won't matter nearly as much you feel like it matters now, so pull the trigger on something and enjoy your truck.
