Revo tires - P or LT rated

[WTS]

Hi,

Which rating for Revo is the most used the P or LT rated version. What are the differences between the two versions?

Thanks

Walter

 

[Fred MaN]

I think the P stands for passenger car and the LT is light truck.

LT tires often have a stiffer sidewall and have a biger load weight rating but can ride quite hard.

I made the mistake of installing some LT tires on a Jeep Grand Chorkee and it killed the ride.

 

[WTS]

Hi,

Thanks for the answer, so the P and LT still have the tread pattern etc just different sidewalls. I guess when people write reviews they should mention which rating they are reviewing. This just makes me wonder how close tires of the same name really are when they have different load ratings.

 

[Koz]

They are very different. The LTs are E rated tires and are much stronger in all aspects. They have a more aggressive tread pattern (deeper and wider). The tread width is a half inch wider and the bead protects the rim edge while off-roading. If you are not towing or off-roading often there is no need for the LTs. For mostly pavement use the "P" works great.

Koz

 

[WTS]

Hi Koz,

Thanks for the info. I don't think I'll be doing alot of off roading or alot of towing, so I guess the P rated is the one to get for me. But for all the reviews, like on tirerack, which rating would most of them be talking about. I suppose thats anyones guess.
So would both tires be ranked the same ie: same tread wear, same ride, same noise, same handling on pavement etc. Baffles me how each size, rating etc of the same tire can be or have the same results or be ranked equal.

 

[Koz]

Hi Koz,

Thanks for the info. I don't think I'll be doing alot of off roading or alot of towing, so I guess the P rated is the one to get for me. But for all the reviews, like on tirerack, which rating would most of them be talking about. I suppose thats anyones guess.
So would both tires be ranked the same ie: same tread wear, same ride, same noise, same handling on pavement etc. Baffles me how each size, rating etc of the same tire can be or have the same results or be ranked equal.

They average out the the ratings for all sizes, otherwise there would be a big mess. You can read the reviews and they usually indicate what vehicles they are used on.

Koz

 

[teotwaki]

Hi,

Which rating for Revo is the most used the P or LT rated version. What are the differences between the two versions?

Thanks

Walter

Mine are LT265-75-R16

 

[pipspeak]

If you don't do much off-roading get the P-rated. The LTs will give a much harsher road ride in general since they're much stiffer and heavier. I had LT tires on my old Jeep and sometimes it felt like my tires were made of wood.

 

[teotwaki]

If you don't do much off-roading get the P-rated. The LTs will give a much harsher road ride in general since they're much stiffer and heavier. I had LT tires on my old Jeep and sometimes it felt like my tires were made of wood.

I have not had such a bad experience. I went from the stock Dunlops to the Revos and feel that I ended up with much better handling.

 

[Falls]

I've got "P" rated and for the most part they are great all around tire. Depends on what your needs are.

For me the "E" rated would be way overkill. If they made a "C" rated with the depth and width of the "E" rated would be cool.

The "P" rated ride and handle very well on road and do ok with lt. off road and lt.snow , excellent in rain , ride quality.

 

[Bluto]

I have not had such a bad experience. I went from the stock Dunlops to the Revos and feel that I ended up with much better handling.

My LT 'E' Revos also ride better than the stock P Dunlops.

On-road the LTs absorb everything better; potholes, speed bumps, joints, etc.

The Dunolps felt bouncy and transfered everything into the truck. It was like driving on basketballs.

 

[RL Lemke]

What tire pressure do you run in the E rated tires?

 

[Bluto]

38 psi and they are wearing even.

At 43 and 40, the center was wearing faster.

 

[RL Lemke]

I'm suprised that an E rated tire can be run at such a low pressure. I'm running the C rated BFG KO tires at 40 and the center section still has the most tread. If I recall right, the Revo E holds a maximum of 80 PSI.

Maybe I should consider the Revo E tires this time. My fear is that when I used to run the P rated Revos on my Subaru, I had lots of flats.

The BFG KO is such a tough tire for the off-road construction site driving I do. It is just that they really aren't that good on the street when there is any moisture at all. When it rains, the ABS operates at many of the intersections while I am on the brakes.

 

[Bluto]

I closely watched the new tire 'hairs' wear off. At 43, the outside were still there and the center were gone. The tires was also noisy at 43.

I'll get a tread depth gauge. But it will be 10-20k before there is a measurable difference. The Revo is a well designed and built tire. It may not need the high psi to wear even. My MPG is not off by much.


The Wrangler SilentArmor is another option. A lot of FJs are running them. Have to see how they work out.


Bridgestone does not advertise the Revo as a strong off-road tire. But that does not mean it is weak.

 

[WTS]

Hi,

Well shoudln't you be running the tires at the pressures recommended for the vehicle. Running to much would wear the center more and too little would wear the outsides more. Yes/No?

 

[Bluto]

A larger than stock size requires more pressure to maintain the correct shape.

 

[WTS]

Hmmm,

That sounds opposite to what I would have thought. If it's oversized then it probably means it's for a heavier vehicle which means it would need less air to maintain its proper shape, right?

 

[Bluto]

The psi/volume of air needed to support the truck is based on the stock rated tires (size and load rating).

The sidewall and tread flex. Add more of either, add more flex. Increasing psi will eliminate flex and restore the correct contact patch.

A 6600 lbs. F250 runs E Load tires @ 55 psi unloaded. So 37-38 psi is about right with the same tire on my truck.

 

[WTS]

Yeah okay that makes sense, but was that tire made for a F150 or something else. Don't you need a reference to go by. Seems like a hit and miss way of doing things when so much rides on have the correct tire pressure.

So the only tires, in our case having a 4thG 4R, would be the stock tires that should run at the pressure listed on the door sticker. I'm getting a set of Goodyear Fortera triple treads installed on friday, what should they be inflated to. Maybe I could send an email to Goodyear asking what pressure I should use based on the weight of the vehicle.

It would make sense that the tire pressure should be based on the weight of the vehicle they're on. Yes/No.