njdan

OK, I am looking to get a 305/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grappler but I am not sure if the 10 ply Load E will be to stiff. Right now I have 285/70/17 ridge Grapples in Load C and they ride great. Are there any 305's that are Load C/ 4 ply? Or any 305's that guys are running besides the Ridge Grapplers?

MacRubi2

I ran 315/70/17 in load range E and now run 37's that are a C and I can tell a deference for sure on the pavement.

These were both Pro Comp Xtreme MT2's

njdan

I just put on Fox 2.0 shocks and OME springs so not sure if that would help if I went with Load E tires, just dont want it to ride like a tank and feel everything on the pavement.

MacRubi2

I think you will be fine.

I run stiff TeraFlex springs and could definitely tell a difference.

Two of the guys I wheel with run the AEV springs in there JKUR and they ride like Caddies compared to me 😂

toolow262

I run E load range 285/75R17 Toyos on stock suspension. They are harsher than load range C but I don't find it to be unbearable at all and wouldn't hesitate to buy again. If you have someone in the area with E range see if you can take a ride. I think opinions are going to vary to much for you to make a educated decision as some will side with me and some will say never use a E range.

-Brad

4x4chick

We went from 35" tires load range C (KM2) to 35" tires load range E (Nitto trail grapplers) and the difference is night and day. But at least now we don't have to worry about side wall cuts on the rocks.

doc5339

No worries, throw them on.

I ran "E" Range BFG Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 LT255 80 17 on my stock JKUR wheels and suspension and they were really awesome all-around.

pbeabout

I am running that exact tire, and they are fine. Just be sure to check your tire pressure after you leave the tire shop. My shop always seems to set them around 40 to 50 psi and you will probably like them around 30 psi. You can do a chalk test to find out the sweet spot where you have the best contact patch.

Arson

I run E rated. I drive through fields that have been bush hogged to get to trails on my farm. I like having a thicker tire, just run about 20 lbs of air in them. Nice soft ride. I also have my shocks on the softest ride possible so I can ride pretty fast through open spaces.

TheDirtman

Depends on what you are doing, if just driving on the road then E rated will be fine but ride a bit rougher. If you want a tire that is going to climb stuff then a C rated is a much better choice as they will wrap around stuff and give you much better traction. The E rated tire will also be heavier if that is a concern to you. Personally I would not run a E tire on a jeep.