New Nitto Terra Grappler G3s LT315/70/17 Load Range E

[airn890]

View attachment 478286went from ridge grapplers to these

These look awesome and I think you’ll prob see a lot more people switching over

 

[EricM]

What is the gross vehicle weight (not curb weight) on a gen 1? If it’s similar to a gen 2 … C load should be fine. C load 35s weren’t exactly common back then…if even at all.

Gen 1 came with load range D tires.

Car and Driver shows Gen1 141 pounds heavier than a 2

Pretty sure the weight difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2 is way more than 141 lbs. Should be in the 450 lb range.

 

[shigman]

Gen 1 came with load range D

Yes…but was there even a C load 35 available at the time? Also GVWR is what determines load ratings on tires….The gen two is lighter, but also can haul and tow more. I agree that I would mostly likely stick with D load on a gen 1, but would ford have gone with a C if it existed?

That 141 lbs is likely comparing a SCAB gen 1 with a SCREW gen 2. If i had to make a wild guess.

 

[EricM]

Yes…but was there even a C load 35 available at the time?

BFG would have made whatever Ford asked for. The Gen 1 OEM tire was specific to the Raptor, just as every one since has been.

 

[shigman]

BFG would have made whatever Ford asked for. The Gen 1 OEM tire was specific to the Raptor, just as every one since has been.

Well yeah that is true. When i replaced the C loads on my gen 2 I ended up with generic and not OEM specific to the Raptor. Slightly different prices and different codes.

 

[ThePaintPirate]

You shouldn't run tires with load ranges less than what it came with stock. Tire shops typically won't do that either.

Back in college when I worked at a tire and lube shop, had a guy come in with an old Ram 3500 or whatever was the biggest truck before you got to a dully, and demanded we put on standard 8 ply tires because it was used as a farm truck and he didn't want to pay for OEM recommended 10 ply. We tried to explain why that's a bad idea but the man-child went to the manager and we were forced to after he signed a waiver. Lo and behold 2 weeks later he blew out all 4 tires while loading hay and attempted to get all brand new 10 ply set on our dime. Thanks to that waiver I made him sign it didn't happen.