Do I have to put LT tires on my truck?
Vehicles like ¾ ton or larger pickup trucks, work vans and trucks, and other large vehicles that regularly carry heavy loads or pull heavy trailers will need Light Truck (LT) tires.
What’s LT mean on tires?
If a tire size reads, LT235/75R15 104/101S, the LT indicates that this tire is meant for Light Truck use. These tires are made for light-duty and heavy-duty pickup trucks (typically ½ ton, ¾ ton, or 1-ton load capacity), SUVs and vans.
Do LT tires help towing?
In general, yes LT (Light Truck) tires are designed for heavy towing and feature heavier body plies, bigger beads, more tread depth and an overall heavy-duty design made for higher inflation pressures for heavier loads.
What is P rated tire?
P-metric Tires for More Mileage and a Smoother Ride Occasionally tires have a “p” listed in front of the tire size. The “P” in “p-metric” stands for passenger vehicle. They will ride smoother, last longer, and be more fuel efficient than a LT rated tire in the same size.
What does P on tires mean?
Passenger Tire
P identifies your tire as a Passenger Tire. The P stands for PMetric. If your tire size starts with LT rather than a P than it identifies the tire as a Light Truck tire. For example, this aspect ratio of 50 means that the tire’s section height is 50% of the tire’s section width.
What is the difference between P and Lt tires?
P tires refer to Passenger tires and LT refers to Light Truck tires. One of the main differences that can be noticed between the two types of tires is that the LT tires are not as flexible as the P tires. When comparing their durability, the LT tires are more durable than the P type tires.
What is the best truck tire?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S. The Michelin Defender LTX M/S is for shuttles,vans,light trucks and off road jeeps. Although Expensive,these tires are
Do I want passenger or LT tire for a truck?
If you have a ¾-ton or 1-ton pickup truck, you need Light Truck tires , because they offer the proper load carrying capacity for your heavy vehicle and its cargo. Passenger tires simply aren’t built to handle the weight of large vehicles, and using them for this application could potentially be dangerous.
What are P rated tires?
p rated tires = crap…they don’t wear properly and despite what people claim, they are not fun to drive with. the only positive aspect of them is the slightly softer ride. most P tires are 30-40 psi. get the LT tires…they handle loads better and will wear better.