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Light Truck Tires (LT) verses Standard Load Tires(SL), Which is right for you? | Harry Situations

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There are very few SL, C, or D tires esp for full size
Comment from : @andrewc1036

In terms of air pressure, for the factory recommended settings, should they both be the same if the door jam says 35, should you put 35psi on the light truck tire too or more?
Comment from : @sinajetta1746

I’m not too sure about this but I have a 2016 57 LT 1500 and I have the LT tires he was just saying in the winter I run’em at like 48 to 50 psi… plus I know the ram weighs more than the Tacoma
Comment from : @Rebelution7

Nice highlined LJ in the background at the beginning
Comment from : @bscottroberts

Went with a load e 126 tire on my ram and honestly hate it Will be going back to a standard load tire asap Even at 35psi on the highway you feel every little thing
Comment from : @MrDutch1e

Would love to see a comparison of heat build up for the lighter vs heavier carcass tyre
Comment from : @janfourie7590

I usually tend to use an LT, even on a lighter vehicle Thinking theyll be more durable and less prone to being cut Is this wrong?
Comment from : @vinskeeter

I just got a set of baja boss at in the std and these are very stiff
Comment from : @justinbryant6676

Whats your take on towing with the standard tires? Ive had reqr tires wear quickly using a 2001 taco for towing back in the day
Comment from : @brians4488

Lol i have the identical wheels on my 2015 trd sport Im assuming that without a lift those tires will rub in a couple different situations? Currently running the 4 runner size dunlops They are fine for street use
Comment from : @brians4488

I would like to see the test done on a full size truck like an F150
Comment from : @sixwheelcarlisle8491

What about a 1500 Silverado ?
Comment from : @GaryEng-j8m

I know this is a year old, but I just watched this and was able to call and change the tires I ordered earlier today to the ones that will work much better for my 2024 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss SL’s for me as the mileage improvement means the most to me, and really, how much weight will I actually carry in it? Some, but not a lot, I have a full size truck for that Much appreciated!
Comment from : @michaellaughlin3962

I found this video at just the right time I have an F150 that I purchased used and it has LT tires on it OEM was a SL tire, but clearly the previous owner chose to switch When they will need to be changed, I have been wondering about going to the OEM suggestion of an SL tire, but unsure what to expect Still not sure and that is probably still a year or more away, but this information will help
Comment from : @ShawnPatterson402

Was going to go with lt tires for our armada since I found a great deal but thanks to your video I'll stick with sl tires Don't tow and would prefer the smoother ride Great video!
Comment from : @StraightLine_MTB

there's not a lot of options of finding big mud terrain/all terrain in SL
Comment from : @guycar1012

What if I tow a not so big trailer? I have an F150 and would prefer a p285/70/17 over an lt due to ride quality/unsprung weight savings I do tow a small travel trailer that weighs 3100# dry What do you recommend?
Comment from : @happytrailsmtb8011

Dang, I chose the wrong tires
Comment from : @damienrubio9585

I like the video, but I will stick with LT tires for my 2020 Tacoma I use to run SL 4 ply tires on my off road vehicles, until my friends and I had too many blow out off road from rocks going through the tire and sidewalls What convinced me to get LT tires was tread rip, there is no on trail repair for this that I know of, on a narrow off road trail in the evening and very little room to change it even at a wide stretch of the road 6 years later, I haven’t had a blowout
Comment from : @87toyhighlux

Recently mounted some used wheels with 33x1250r20lt and I’m getting a LOUD road noise coming from the passenger side as if I’m running on a flat What can cause this sound?
Comment from : @LuisG-h2d

Sl load tires are better than lt load tires for Rubicon ıf I undertand good 😀
Comment from : @leventbuda2294

Thanks sor info, ı wanna buy m/t baja boss at or falken wildpeak at4w, It seems like it should be SL for better grip, especially on snow and ice
Comment from : @leventbuda2294

I put the Ridge Grapplers on my F-150 There the LT and they do ride stiffer than the Wranglers that came with the truck I haul quite a bit and that’s why I went with them Great off road & enjoy the performance Your video was spot on!
Comment from : @ChristopherSeaDawg

Stupid video First you don’t run the same PSI with a LT versus SL tire so the testing comparison isn’t valid
Comment from : @Jim-s6i3b

I have a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser and do a bit off off road but not extreme rock climbing I also pull a drift boat What would you suggest? LT or SL?
Comment from : @scottsullivan7176

I like to run LT tires on my F150 Powerboost and after running Nitto Ridge Graplers for the past 6 years went with Toyo Open Country AT3 with my new truck and like them a lot more The ride seems smoother and they perform much better on wet roads as I noticed the Ridge Graplers would tend to hydroplane The new Toyo's do have the 3 Mountain Peak symbol so I'm going to run them this winter and see how they do If I decide to buy some winter specific tires for next winter, I'm definitely going with SL tires this time around I don't think my F150 is heavy enough to run LT winter tires and even though they were studded Hankook iPike, they didn't perform very well at all on slick roads Just sold them as I lost confidence in them last winter
Comment from : @Yielar1

Would a light truck tire be good if pulling a food truck 4-5 days a week?
Comment from : @xstablishedtv

I run LT tires on my 89 Toyota pickup but I just want the extra durability
Comment from : @Redsr5

Thanks for the great information, have a Gladiator and now I know to SL Thanks
Comment from : @bernardbausch7851

I find that deeper tread depth prevents flats from the usual hazards nails and screws on the road I had winter tires and was getting flats every 3-6 months, and after switching to M/S tires I haven had any in a year! Same roads, same brand (Michelin), similar tire pressures
Comment from : @anantdabholkar685

I’m starting a mobile detailing business out of a Chevy Astro van It takes 215/ 75R15 wondering if I should get the high load range with the water tank and equipment all the seats will be out and no passengers I still can’t make a decision Any advice?
Comment from : @BillaDaKilla

What about for a Chevy Trail Boss?
Comment from : @juancervantes7021

This was a great video!
Comment from : @hotcoater

I've got a 2nd gen sequoia that sees alot of dirt/gravel as well as some 4x4 trails on a regular basis I went with sl for the onroad,mpg and cushion I haven't messed with airing down yet that's next and I guess I'll find out how solid the sidewalls are, and learn how to use a tire repair kit 😂
Comment from : @seanu4963

I have a silverado 1500 4x4in Florida Our offroad is sugar sand and maybe mud No rocks Since I'm not towing anything and mostly road driving with the opportunity to turn offi guess SL would be fine? What you think?
Comment from : @DaddyDFL

9:37 both are LT tires
Comment from : @JerichoRally

Thanks this seems to be a common question, LT or SL I recently bought a Landcruiser and I want to upgrade the crappy OEM tires AT4W wildpeak in SL Awesome video!
Comment from : @G0by0ne

Excellent breakdown Think I’m going sl on my next JK tires
Comment from : @tjabaley

Getting ready to replace the SL Wildpeak AT3W on my 2019 Colorado Z71 br90 percent highway , off roading would be Texas Hill Country, Big Bend area and the beach I was contemplating going LT for sidewall protection , but I think you’ve convinced me to stay SL Might compromise and go with Goodyear with the Kevlar brKO3 only available in E load for my size for at least 6 months, and the Wildpeak AT4 are stupid heavy I usually carry 2 spares for West Texas trips, and a patch kit Evenbrconsidering skinny to keep or gain height without rubbing on stockbrsuspension I average at least 20k miles a year here in South Texas At my age (61) function and sensibility over looks Only towing is a Casita, gross 3500 lbs Oddly, it now sports KO3 245/75/16 for plumbing clearance New axle and 25” lift I don’t like breaking things
Comment from : @georgederocher8202

There's an option between the SL and the LT The XL Mickey Thompson Baja Boss is what I run on my F-150
Comment from : @justinwilliams2144

Hi Are those 4Runner wheels 🛞?
Comment from : @royportalise5269

Wasn’t impressed with is video Very basic and seemed to show a lack of knowledge about off-roading in regards to tires
Comment from : @Jim-s6i3b

I use SL ridge grapplers on my 4Runners and they’ve been great No rock crawling, but it handles basic overland stuff nicely Good vid 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈
Comment from : @user-hf8ie8mf3n

Interesting thanks
Comment from : @larryparson9609

wowstill kind of a subjective test (minus the data on each tire) for driving Tacoma's are on the small side so guess the SL would work like you said I just got Load E tires on my Tundra (did not look closely enough when buying them) They are a heavier tire than the factory ones and noticed lower mpgs next time I'll go with LT tiresthanks
Comment from : @jamestribol1434

Would SL’s be ok on a 2003 F150 SuperCrew? I don’t tow, but once in a blue moon will haul stuff like a tire changer from shop to shop My door jam says that the factory tires are P rated 265/70r17 I will go to a 285/70r17 however
Comment from : @KINGRG1

Great video, just learned a lot with this Thanks
Comment from : @pedrodiaz4764

All I can find are LT tires what brands or A/T are standard load ? Can't seem to find any
Comment from : @theforestisdark9676

Ok call me dumb but I'm confused I'm trying to figure out what I need for a 2019 Chevy Z71 crew cab a SL or LT
Comment from : @chriscogsdell6805

TY One of better videos on light truck tires
Comment from : @bricks-mortar

Hey were you on a YouTube channel and did a segment called budget overlanding? And you had a 2002 white Tundra?
Comment from : @jaymoar3561

Excellent video! My used Ford f150 came with LT tires,load range E I will replace them with standard load tires when it's time
Comment from : @wg5768

Thanks for sharing your input on these tires I have been looking for a replacement in a 37" which Nitto makes
Comment from : @r35tmanbash

Is that an Australian blue healer?
Comment from : @adam6ism

Definitely what I was looking for to clarify the actual difference in feel from SL vs LT/E rated tires Thanks!
Comment from : @tommiddleton6398

Yup Just wish there were some sub-50lb 33" all-terrain pizza cutters out there
Comment from : @NoLies17

WouldbrI need the LT or SL for a 22 f150 ? Thanks
Comment from : @WalkerTexasplumber

Great video! Engaging, straightforward, and I can tell you changed your own mind Thank you!
Comment from : @anthonybusellato6955

How about a suburban? Vs sharp rocks? brbrThanks in advance
Comment from : @AB-1023

Thank you for this! Surprised at how little information on load rating is out there when it’s probably the most important aspect to consider when buying AT tires For my daily driven Taco the SL makes way more sense than even a C load
Comment from : @sullivan9191

What would you recommend for a 1500 Silverado z71? Don’t tow much more than 1000 lbs at most a few times a year but do go off road at times in the desert and forest Currently have hard metric tires but wondering if the LT would be worth the peace of mind
Comment from : @vr-tl9uh2

Now do a video on the different tire pressure requirements between SL and E load rated tires please I see many people underfilling E load tires based on the vehicle recommended pressure (based on SL load) E rated tires need more pressure for the same load
Comment from : @terryhutchinson9094

This is exactly what I was looking for After running E-loads on my Xterra for years and buying a new Tacoma I couldn’t decided between a C-load or SL, I’m going to stick with an SL now
Comment from : @curtisdevault

The actual tread lug pattern is different also
Comment from : @Nonsensenoalph

I almost skipped this video!! I am glad and feel smarter after watching it and admit I was wrong brThank you for taking the time to do it, and I look forward to watching more
Comment from : @ABM-1pc

What would you consider "towing a lot"? I tow my camper about a dozen or more times per year It weighs 6000 lbs Is LT the better choice?
Comment from : @spiralnapkin

My C load KO2s are about 8 lbs lighter than the same tire with an E load rating Both are LT but I feel that my tires provide a very comfortable ride I don't know if the E load are more puncture resistant, but I believe that they're stiffer I'm happy with the c load rated version
Comment from : @pn312

Another mising variable in the LT tire lines Depends on C,D,E load range Will affect weight, compliance, bulge when airing downbrI have C load in LT, perfect medium
Comment from : @pleinairbarnettoutdoors

One thought after watching With the load range E air pressure should be lower than with the SL tire For street do the chalk test on both and it will be obvious brbrFor an example, on my fathers 70 CJ5 he ran a SL and load range C at different times the same size With the SL he ran 30 psi and with the LT he ran 20 psi, this was street pressure Off road he dropped to 15 and 8 respectively The difference between a SL and those load range E tires is even greaterbrbrYears ago an old-timer explained the main difference between a SL and LT tire, regardless of the actually weight they can carry, this is the 'duty cycle', which no one seems to know about the last several years A SL tire is rated to carry it's max load 20 of the time, like an occassional trip to the dump hauling trash, the LT tire has a 100 duty cycle so you can run it at max capacity all the time brbrAs far as puncture resistance, after being in the tire business since 1980 and an avid 4x4 enthusiast since the late 60's i have yet to see a sidewall puncture in a SL tire that wouldnt have also punctured an LT sidewall Lower air pressure is more protection against them than the tire design
Comment from : @daveisnothere

Thank you for helping me understand better!
Comment from : @MrBsu13981

I have a 2019 Ram Rebel, that came with LT 275 70 18 tires I’m looking at recon grapplers and just want to buy the same tire size Should I go with the “LT”
Comment from : @bowtech94

Without question the weight of the tire is the reason I go sl with my sluggish Tacoma brOn the fence with these tires because they don’t have the 3 peak snow rating I look forbrbrInteresting though that the sl gives you more siping which is a good thing for snow brNitto doesn’t show that on their website which is a misstep on their part for advertising
Comment from : @pagodad8079

Thank you for the video You answered 98 of my questions in just a few minutes The 2 is which one do you recommend for snow and rain I live in FL so I need something for the rain especially on the Hwy and I go skiing in Upstate NY so that’s the snow part Thanks again plus I just sub
Comment from : @Mike-4547

I wonder about these new XL Rating is that between SL and LT?
Comment from : @calgreco8607

Nicely done!
Comment from : @VieweronYouTube

What would you guys in the comments recommend for 295/65R20 RTs for a 18 F150? SL or LT don’t usually haul more than 600 lbs in the bed, never tow, but I do take it on dirt roads and up rock/gravel trails to mt peaks during the summer NH for environment perspective
Comment from : @anthonys3906

Load range D for me! Best of both worlds for my Tundra!
Comment from : @wasachevyguy

I got to be honest I was skeptical going into this video, but the fact that you highlighted the positives of a SL grade entire makes me believe you’re truthful and upfront with the audience that is lacking in a lot of videos, especially sponsored videos Great job!
Comment from : @DanBrando

Great video
Comment from : @davep4610

Thanks for putting this together I just realized that a shop sold me LT tires for an older 2dr Wrangler and now I know why they don't flex as much and ride poorly on the road I won't make the same mistake on my baby Ford Ranger Thanks!!!
Comment from : @matthewtamasco

One question? I have a 14 tundra on LT’s should you run higher pressures than the recommended in the sticker? brAlso definitely getting SL next time Don’t go off road, or tow, so 1-2mpg sounds great!
Comment from : @paulharsh78

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Comment from : @-KERION-

Great job Love this video help me considerably thank you
Comment from : @WASHINGTONSTATEDOGTRAINER

With the LT tires you had a blip that showed 80 PSI MAX What are the benefits of increasing tire pressure and why would I do that? My door jam says 35
Comment from : @dirf554

Oh my God how many times can you say tire in a short video It's starting to give me a headache A tip for future videos don't keep repeating one word a million times We all know it's SL or LT you don't have to keep throwing tire in on everything you say
Comment from : @jeffwolf8018

Been looking for a solid explanation between the two Getting ready to put a new set of tires on my 2013 ford expedition EL Limited Wasn't sure if i needed the E load since its such a big SUV, but i think SL is going to be just fine All highway/city driving on all season tires
Comment from : @matthewm3912