I'm about to buy some 285/75-16s for my yukon. I have a Toyo connection so I want to use that. However, the "highway" Toyo Open Country HLs don't come in 285/75-16s -they do come in 265/75 and 275/70s.

The Open Country A/T comes in 285/75-16 but its an LT285 tire where my current tires are P265s. What difference will the LT make? It is a stiffer sidewall? I know the 285 is roughly an inch taller, but I wonder if the LT tire will be harsh?

 

The P stands for passenger, and the LT stands for light truck. I think the LT is a tad stiffer sidewall, but Im not 100% sure.

 

I just want the 285s and in a Michelin you can get the P285 -I think, but in the Toyo it only comes in LT.

 

You'll be fine

 

LT will be a little stiffer and sometimes have a higher max psi rating. They also have a higher load rating. You will be fine with with either probably won't notice much of a ride difference between a P and an LT tire.

 

truck its better to have a lt tire.

 

P rated tires are 4 ply and LT rated tires start out at 6 ply and go up from there. If you are replacing a P rated tire with an LT it will ride noticibly stiffer.

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46

 

lt has higher load and psi rating. If you ever tow or put anthing in your bed, i would reccomend Light Truck tires.

 

Great info, thanks!