I'm looking at purchasing some new tires for my 97 F250 LD. Live in Alaska and will be doing quite a bit of snow off-roading come winter. Also, will be hauling a camper in the summers. Currently, I have the GY Wrangler RT/S 245/75/16 on stock rims. Am considering 265/75/16 BFG A/Ts or 285/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T. Dealer said something about C, D, and E load ratings. Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks!

 

It has been my experience that higher load-ratings yield a rough ride and worse traction due to the harder rubber compound. For "normal" use, they do seem to last a long time though.

 

I'd go with the Duelers...I just put some on my truck...they ride well, they have great traction, and they look mean.

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1998 F-150 XLT 4x4 Off-Road, 4.6, limited slip, automatic, Red, Supercab, 12-disk cd changer, limo tint, Custom Magnum wrap-around grill guard, Full-length nerf steps with custom brackets.