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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3372  
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Different load ratings
119 = 2998 lbs 123 = 3417 lbs  |
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30th Nov 2015 8:51am |
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| Defender-Stu Member Since: 14 Jun 2012 Location: South West England Posts: 1320
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ok so if i went for the high load rate, but dont need it would they last a little longer?
just asking as i have the OE GYMTR tyres at the mo and have done 26K and still have 10mm tred left so wanting to kake sure the KM2 would do 30K plus if looked after? |
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30th Nov 2015 9:21am |
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| YOLO110 Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK Posts: 1642 
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Knowledge!
But why is not a load rating of 2998 lbs expressed as '298' and the higher rating of 3417 lbs then 341?!! KISS! YOLO... You Only Live Once... |
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30th Nov 2015 9:23am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Not so simple Yolo
Load rating tables I looked at were in kilograms! So you would need two load rating figures one in lbs and one in kg. To be fair in kg it is easier to convert to tonnes, not so easy in lbs to tons. For a higher load rating between same size tyres from the same manufacturer I would assume different wall construction rather then different rubber compound. Brendan |
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30th Nov 2015 9:35am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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So the lighter duty one will be more comfortable but more prone to sidewall damage?
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30th Nov 2015 1:25pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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I must be missing something Stu,, If 10mm left,, why change ?? California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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30th Nov 2015 2:00pm |
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| I Like Old Skool Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 809 
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I don't think BFG make the tyres in both load ratings, pretty sure the lower rating is old stock or just sellers using old tech info for current tyres. The BFG range appears to have all been re-rated after the EU labelling drama earlier in the year that led to stock shortages in some sizes while the factory rejigged the molds.
I'm fairly certain that if you buy from a supplier with reasonably high stock turnover you will get the higher rated tyres even if they are advertising the lower rating. The only way to be sure is to ring the supplier and ask them to physically check what is stamped on the tyre wall. I am going through the same dilemma because the 255/85 size has also jumped up in load rating and this isn't necessarily a good thing if the construction has been beefed up. On the other hand, it may be purely a paper exercise and the tyres are identical to the lower rating versions. I would personally prefer the lower rating for ride and off-road flexibility. |
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30th Nov 2015 2:08pm |
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| YOLO110 Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK Posts: 1642
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My new Continentals AT's have also now a higher load rating number than the previous tyres with a lower 'number'. But I notice absolutely no difference in ride quality and comfort (this is on my Rolls of course!)
 YOLO... You Only Live Once... |
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30th Nov 2015 5:11pm |
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