IF you are going to ONLY drive on snow and ice, and not a lot of bare pavement... THIS tire is just absolutely awesome, and comes in the right sizes...Looking for the best bang for the buck winter tire. What options do we have for winter tires? What size winter tire is recommended for the ProMaster?
IF you are going to ONLY drive on snow and ice, and not a lot of bare pavement... THIS tire is just absolutely awesome, and comes in the right sizes...
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/DISCOVERER-M-S.aspx?tab=2
Yes, you can get a true E load rating with a snow (soft) compound, extremely siped tire. I have used them in the snow and ice and they are absolutely awesome.
They wear extremely fast, however, on dry pavement...especially warm and dry pavement. They rival the best snows I've ever had the chance to drive on. They enabled my nose-heavy 2wd diesel pickup to just bust right through 12-16 inches of snow, stop well, and corner well.
And, they grip cold wet pavement and don't hydroplane badly, either.
Friend of mine runs those on all his plow trucks.IF you are going to ONLY drive on snow and ice, and not a lot of bare pavement... THIS tire is just absolutely awesome, and comes in the right sizes...
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/DISCOVERER-M-S.aspx?tab=2...
I have Vanco LT225/75R16 M+S's on mine from the factory. Is the 245 size a typing error or do you actually have them as OEM tires?LT245/75R16 120\116Q
E BLK 6.5 - 8 7 9.6 30.43 7.44 3042 17
On that Cooper tire list link above.
120\116Q being the Cooper Tire model number
245 75 16's sound great to raise the height for rough roads.I have Vanco LT225/75R16 M+S's on mine from the factory. Is the 245 size a typing error or do you actually have them as OEM tires?
Why are you concerned with a C euro rating? Just look for tires with Load Range ENot too many 226/75 16's available with a "c" (euro) weight rating if you really want that full carrying capacity.
Didn't say I was. The Blizzaks I purchased are E rated. Plenty for my use.Why are you concerned with a C euro rating? Just look for tires with Load Range E
I'm saying don't look for a c euro rated tire because there aren't many options. Look for Load Range E then check the Max Single Load as it depends on the specific tire. There are E rated tires with max load over 3276 lbs.Didn't say I was. The Blizzaks I purchased are E rated. Plenty for my use.
The OEM Vancos are "c" euro rated. Load index 120/121, 121=3276 lbs.
E rated tires equal Load Index 112/115, 115= 2721 lbs.
Quite a bit of difference if you're trying to haul weight.
Some people may want to stay with the same load rating as the PM came with? If they are carrying or towing and want to keep the max capacity the PM is capable of they may not want to limit themselves to an E rated tire?
I'm unaware of any E rated tires in the stock 225/75-16 size. Which ones are you referring to?There are E rated tires with max load over 3276 lbs.
I'm unaware of any E rated tires in the stock 225/75-16 size. Which ones are you referring to?
Sorry,, I should have been more specific. I meant an E rated tire in the OEM size with a load limit of 120, like the OEM tires. There are some 245/75-16 tires that are rated that high, but nothing in the OEM sizeThere are plenty available.
Check tirerack.com as an example. Both regular, all-terrain and winter in several brands. Filter by size then load rating... 30 different tires available.
Have to agree with you on that. 120/121 is pretty high for an e rated tire. Especially a winter tire which is what this treads about...Sorry,, I should have been more specific. I meant an E rated tire in the OEM size with a load limit of 120, like the OEM tires. There are some 245/75-16 tires that are rated that high, but nothing in the OEM size