Speed and Load rating questions - Land Rovers Only

Private Iron · 04-05-2006, 09:32 AM

I was sitting down to order new BFG AT's. I was going to go with 255/70R16. The Load and speed rating is 115/112Q.

But if I go with 245/70 the rating is 113/110S.

245/75 is 120/116S. But I am at stock height, so I think these are out.

I understand what the numbers are, I just don't know how much attention I should pay to them when ordering my tires. Any help would be appreciated, as I have decided on the tire just am not sure about this. THanks

Disco Mike · 04-05-2006, 10:24 AM

Oh, the joys of numbers. I wouldn't loose any sleep over looking at the speed ratings, after all we are driving Rovers, course you live in Oklahoma and have no mountains to slow you down.
If I owned a D1 I would run the 245/75/16 cause they are a little taller and their size really adds to the truck, but that is just me.
Any of the BFG's are really good, strong tires and will serve you well. I run 265/75/16 BFG MT's and highly recommend the brand.
So take the concern out of ordering tires and enjoy the ride.
Mike

Private Iron · 04-05-2006, 12:00 PM

Well, I would like to go 245/75 but I was concerned about how much trimming I would have to do. I am comfortable trimming the front, hell, it's just plastic, and I want a new bumper anyway. But trimming the rear seems a bit more formitable. And adjusting steering stops, is that hard?

Disco Mike · 04-05-2006, 01:53 PM

If your trucks suspension hasn't dropped too much, you may not need to do an trimming, and as far as the steering stops go, one wrench and maybe a partial twist and you are set.
I have seen a number of stock d1's and DII's with 245's and they look good and ride better.
Mike

04-05-2006, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Private Iron These pretzels are making me thirsty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	Speed and Load rating questions I was sitting down to order new BFG AT's. I was going to go with 255/70R16. The Load and speed rating is 115/112Q. But if I go with 245/70 the rating is 113/110S. 245/75 is 120/116S. But I am at stock height, so I think these are out. I understand what the numbers are, I just don't know how much attention I should pay to them when ordering my tires. Any help would be appreciated, as I have decided on the tire just am not sure about this. THanks __________________ I love it when a plan comes together. '98 Disco LE- bone stock, but with aspirations

04-05-2006, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Private Iron These pretzels are making me thirsty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	Well, I would like to go 245/75 but I was concerned about how much trimming I would have to do. I am comfortable trimming the front, hell, it's just plastic, and I want a new bumper anyway. But trimming the rear seems a bit more formitable. And adjusting steering stops, is that hard? __________________ I love it when a plan comes together. '98 Disco LE- bone stock, but with aspirations

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04-05-2006, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	Oh, the joys of numbers. I wouldn't loose any sleep over looking at the speed ratings, after all we are driving Rovers, course you live in Oklahoma and have no mountains to slow you down. If I owned a D1 I would run the 245/75/16 cause they are a little taller and their size really adds to the truck, but that is just me. Any of the BFG's are really good, strong tires and will serve you well. I run 265/75/16 BFG MT's and highly recommend the brand. So take the concern out of ordering tires and enjoy the ride. Mike

04-05-2006, 01:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	If your trucks suspension hasn't dropped too much, you may not need to do an trimming, and as far as the steering stops go, one wrench and maybe a partial twist and you are set. I have seen a number of stock d1's and DII's with 245's and they look good and ride better. Mike

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