1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Load range C

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Ramrod88, Jun 2, 2017.

  1. Jun 2, 2017 at 10:30 AM
    #1
    Ramrod88

    Ramrod88 [OP] 4Runner on Corolla budget

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2016
    Member:
    #3167
    Messages:
    200
    Gender:
    Male
    New Orleans
    Vehicle:
    22 TRD OFF ROAD
    Im trying to decide on E or C load ko2s. I've had the Es on my tacoma and honestly I think they were overkill and they put a dent in my gas mileage. My main concern is durability. Have any of you guys punctured a C load ko2?
     
  2. Jun 2, 2017 at 1:36 PM
    #2
    brochacho

    brochacho New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2016
    Member:
    #2179
    Messages:
    467
    Gender:
    Male
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    2018 Sequoia TRD Sport
    I have C rated Nitto's on mine. Never punctured so far. Granted I don't go off road much and when I do there isn't very many sharp rocks. Many folks wheel their stock P rated tires without issue, C's will be better than those...
     
    soflot4run and Ramrod88[OP] like this.
  3. Jun 2, 2017 at 10:56 PM
    #3
    BigSky1

    BigSky1 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2017
    Member:
    #3781
    Messages:
    30
    SW Montana
    Vehicle:
    2013 Trail
    I drive allot of gravel roads and run C rated tires on both the 4runner and Tacoma. Haven't ever had any issues. I think the ride quality and weight savings is worth the risk of a puncture if it were to make that much difference between a C or E tire.
     
  4. Jun 3, 2017 at 6:12 AM
    #4
    karmatp

    karmatp New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2016
    Member:
    #1856
    Messages:
    278
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Trevor
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    2016 SR5 4x4
    TRD wheels, Firestone destination at 2’s, Bilstein 5100's .85
    C is perfect of our vehicles. E is overkill unless you do some serious off roading.
     
    j cat likes this.
  5. Jun 3, 2017 at 11:43 AM
    #5
    Ramrod88

    Ramrod88 [OP] 4Runner on Corolla budget

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2016
    Member:
    #3167
    Messages:
    200
    Gender:
    Male
    New Orleans
    Vehicle:
    22 TRD OFF ROAD
    Im positive ill be just fine with the Cs. I live in new orleans and when i do off-road it's around my moms place in Tennessee/ Kentucky which is mildly rocky and dull ones at that. I'll eventually take it out west to moab. But for what I do, the c loads are definitely sufficient
     
  6. Jun 3, 2017 at 3:58 PM
    #6
    MeefZah

    MeefZah ---

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2015
    Member:
    #1122
    Messages:
    2,544
    Gender:
    Male
    Lexington, Ohio
    I run C (Cooper Discoverer AT3s) and they are fine. We have some rocky stuff out here and I have yet to have a puncture. I previously ran C range Firestone Destination ATs, same deal. No issues, and I ran Moab, Colorado, Idaho, and Montana trails with them.

    I also have tried E range KO2s and frankly, they are overkill for any normal driving or off roading, and they killed what little gas mileage the 4R gets.
     
    BigSky1 likes this.
  7. Jun 3, 2017 at 4:58 PM
    #7
    DrewMan

    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2017
    Member:
    #3731
    Messages:
    399
    Gender:
    Male
    Middle Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    2016 Magnetic Grey 4Runner Trail Premium
    Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks, Daystar 1.5" Rear Coil Spacer (Mid Left), Level 8 Tracker Pros 17x9, 275/70/R17 B.F. Goodrich TKO's, N-Fab Nerf Steps
    IMG_0165.jpg Sometime in April I Purchased a set of
    B.F. GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN T/A KO2's
    Size: LT275 /70 R17 121R E1 RWL
    Choose Load Range E and wished I had gotten the "C"…But I believe would had to select a different manufacturer because of tire size I wanted. I believe they provide a stiffer ride for me in my opinion. Not been off-road much. Awesome Tires though; Cost was about $198.00

    Good Luck on your decision.
     
    Last edited: Jun 3, 2017
    Djynot and BigSky1 like this.
  8. Jun 3, 2017 at 6:23 PM
    #8
    advtex

    advtex New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2017
    Member:
    #4140
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Male

    Good God those wheels look amazing! Mind if I ask what brand?
     
  9. Jun 3, 2017 at 7:25 PM
    #9
    Ramrod88

    Ramrod88 [OP] 4Runner on Corolla budget

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2016
    Member:
    #3167
    Messages:
    200
    Gender:
    Male
    New Orleans
    Vehicle:
    22 TRD OFF ROAD
    Now it's just deciding weather to face the white letters in or out
     
  10. Jun 3, 2017 at 10:09 PM
    #10
    DrewMan

    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2017
    Member:
    #3731
    Messages:
    399
    Gender:
    Male
    Middle Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    2016 Magnetic Grey 4Runner Trail Premium
    Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks, Daystar 1.5" Rear Coil Spacer (Mid Left), Level 8 Tracker Pros 17x9, 275/70/R17 B.F. Goodrich TKO's, N-Fab Nerf Steps
    Last edited: Jun 3, 2017
    advtex[QUOTED] likes this.
  11. Jun 4, 2017 at 6:46 AM
    #11
    soflot4run

    soflot4run New Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2017
    Member:
    #4068
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 RWD
    Are there bfg ko2s in 275/70/17 in c load rating???
     
  12. Jun 4, 2017 at 6:46 AM
    #12
    soflot4run

    soflot4run New Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2017
    Member:
    #4068
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 RWD
    Or any 275 series tire in c rating?
     
  13. Jun 4, 2017 at 7:12 AM
    #13
    j cat

    j cat New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2016
    Member:
    #2223
    Messages:
    854
    massachusetts
    spacer lift front 1inch
    I had C truck tires on my 1500 truck . came from factory . tires lasted 90K miles no problems.

    tried to find C tires to replace what I had which were A/T .. could not find so I put on the Michelin LTX E tires .. great traction little wear but a stiff ride ... good for a 2500/3500 truck ..

    T4R it is big over kill to use the E tires ..

    On gas MPG it did not change still get 18 MPG 17 yrs old 170K miles 1500 truck ..
     
    Han4Run likes this.
  14. Jun 4, 2017 at 7:57 AM
    #14
    soflot4run

    soflot4run New Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2017
    Member:
    #4068
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 RWD
  15. Jun 4, 2017 at 10:16 AM
    #15
    DrewMan

    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2017
    Member:
    #3731
    Messages:
    399
    Gender:
    Male
    Middle Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    2016 Magnetic Grey 4Runner Trail Premium
    Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks, Daystar 1.5" Rear Coil Spacer (Mid Left), Level 8 Tracker Pros 17x9, 275/70/R17 B.F. Goodrich TKO's, N-Fab Nerf Steps
    IMG_0163.jpg
    Here is a pic before lift.
     
  16. Jun 4, 2017 at 10:36 AM
    #16
    soflot4run

    soflot4run New Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2017
    Member:
    #4068
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 RWD
    Looks great!! What type of lift did you end up doing?
     
  17. Jun 4, 2017 at 11:30 AM
    #17
    DrewMan

    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2017
    Member:
    #3731
    Messages:
    399
    Gender:
    Male
    Middle Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    2016 Magnetic Grey 4Runner Trail Premium
    Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks, Daystar 1.5" Rear Coil Spacer (Mid Left), Level 8 Tracker Pros 17x9, 275/70/R17 B.F. Goodrich TKO's, N-Fab Nerf Steps
    Switched out OEM shocks to install Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks all around with Daystar 1.5" Rear Spacers; adjusted front to keep factory vehicle rake. Sorry no pics, but it's approximately a little over 2" lift and was very affordable.
     
    5thGen4Runner2015 likes this.
  18. Jun 5, 2017 at 2:10 PM
    #18
    brochacho

    brochacho New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2016
    Member:
    #2179
    Messages:
    467
    Gender:
    Male
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    2018 Sequoia TRD Sport
    Nobody makes a 275/70/17 in a load range C that I am aware of....
     
  19. Jun 5, 2017 at 2:43 PM
    #19
    DrewMan

    DrewMan 2016 4RTP-KDSS

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2017
    Member:
    #3731
    Messages:
    399
    Gender:
    Male
    Middle Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    2016 Magnetic Grey 4Runner Trail Premium
    Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks, Daystar 1.5" Rear Coil Spacer (Mid Left), Level 8 Tracker Pros 17x9, 275/70/R17 B.F. Goodrich TKO's, N-Fab Nerf Steps
    I believe that FIRESTONE and KUMHO manufacture tires that size with Load C;
    Source was TireRack.com
     
  20. Jun 7, 2017 at 11:36 AM
    #20
    bahndrvr

    bahndrvr New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #2570
    Messages:
    110
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Trevor
    Melbourne, Fl
    Vehicle:
    03 SR5 V8 4Runner
    2003 4Runner SR5 v8 - Temp Front: Top hat spacer 2.5" on Tacoma struts/springs Rear: TJM/King heavy extended Tacoma shocks 315 BFG AT KO2's (35's) Thrush Welded muffler and rear watermelon delete with turned exit K&N drop in, and extra filter delete Strengthened/Welded passenger side front diff mount Front diff drop - due to the top hat spacer and massive droop.... Scion headunit CB Other stuff done, 6th 4Runner:)
    I went from 285/70/17 E to 315/70/17 C rated BFG KO2's and OMFG, so much better ride man! I really REALLY did not know that it would make that much of a difference in little things like pot holes and how much you feel the impact in the steering wheel. I wheel pretty hard but so far no issues, you have ot remember that most new tires are strong, and the "load" rating has nothing to do with how many plies there are anymore.
     
  21. Jun 7, 2017 at 11:54 AM
    #21
    j cat

    j cat New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2016
    Member:
    #2223
    Messages:
    854
    massachusetts
    spacer lift front 1inch
    Like I said E load tires on a 2500/3500 truck is good.. 1500 and less very stiff .. C tires are tough to find on certain sizes ..
     
    bahndrvr[QUOTED] likes this.
  22. Jul 2, 2017 at 11:32 PM
    #22
    Colorado 4runner

    Colorado 4runner New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2016
    Member:
    #2127
    Messages:
    17
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Terry
    Vehicle:
    2016 TEP w/kdss
    On the Bfg TA ko2's c load tires you get a 2 ply sidewall, on the E load you get a 3ply sidewall. Stiffer ride but better rock protection . And worse mpg ( heavier Tire). The c load is only available in 265 size.
     
  23. Sep 25, 2017 at 11:31 PM
    #23
    Anymouse

    Anymouse New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #4819
    Messages:
    5
    That may be true, but the breaker and ply thickness, number of butyl and squeegee wraps, sidewall thickness all do.
     
  24. Oct 15, 2017 at 10:09 AM
    #24
    AZ4walker

    AZ4walker New Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2017
    Member:
    #4002
    Messages:
    42
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Scott
    Surprise Arizona
    Vehicle:
    2017 SR5 Magnetic Grey
    2.5 lift, tint, side steps, Black Rhino Warlords 17x9's, Toyo Open Country 285's, TRD Pro grille
    Had a chat with BFG recently, they will be releasing a 285/70R17 in the C rating shortly. That will be my next set of tires.
    K02.jpg
     
  25. Oct 16, 2017 at 6:15 AM
    #25
    j cat

    j cat New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2016
    Member:
    #2223
    Messages:
    854
    massachusetts
    spacer lift front 1inch
    my GM truck from factory back in 2000 had C load tires. 1500 ext cab truck. ran 2 sets of these tires 145K miles . about 70K plus miles on each set. then 2 years ago I had to buy E load tires. not all that happy with the ride very stiff.. no size to fit my truck 16 inch wheels.. gas MPG did drop slightly with the E tires.

    the C tires Firestone A/T I had no problems all tires lasted until the wear was down to 30%... sidewalls looked good for 7 years...

    I will replace my T4R tires with the C load when its time...E load on the Toyota is over kill and a waste.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top