8 ply vs 10 ply tires…

[fowladdict]

All right guys, I got a Ram 2500 with a Cummins and have leveling kit with 37s with Toyo Open Country R/Ts and am wanting to switch to a tire with less aggressive tread. I’m looking at the Nitto Terra Grapplers and Falken Wildpeak At3. The thing is switching from a 10 ply tire to an 8 ply tire. Don’t haul much except a 22’ boat and sometimes a 2 seater ranger. I haven’t read about any issues but figured I’d ask the TBH brain trust their opinion. Any info is greatly appreciated! 🍻

[curtintex]

The difference is 2 ply. I’ve always been decent at math.[emoji106]


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[Dale Moser]

Are the 8 plys still E-rated?

I would not do this on a 3/4 ton truck, especially a diesel. It wouldn’t surprise me if tire shops refused to do it.


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[EarleyBird]

Are the 8 plys still E-rated?

I would not do this on a 3/4 ton truck, especially a diesel. It wouldn’t surprise me if tire shops refused to do it.


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This. I typically have about 1000# on the bed of my truck at any given time and there's no way in Hades I'd go with anything less than a 10-ply E-rated tire. Even if just for the saved time from fixing flats when the tires get worn halfway or more. The difference is night and day.

[BubRay]

Stick with 10 plys

[Oleman]

I have E-Ply KO's on my F-150 and my son's F-250 that are great and lasting.

[Bradical BH]

Been running 8ply D rated 37” on my 1 ton PSD. I tow moderate loads7-10k lbs occasionally. Zero problems. At the time I bought them, I couldn’t find the size I needed 37/1350/18 in an E rated. They make them now so I’ll prolly go that route. Although if I got a sick deal on a set of 8plys I wouldn’t hesitate. I’ve chewed these tires up off-road and they are still holding air just fine.

[Mr. Public]

Vote for 10 ply here

Suburban and F250 both with 10ply. Suburban ride is noticeably different from the previous 4ply. Putting my stock wheels & tires back on truck for summer to store Yokohama MTs for winter, only be using truck to haul camper/boat to coast.

Side note experience: I had a set of Terra Grapplers on a F150, took them off at after 73k miles(pavement) and sold them for $100.

Check out Trail Finder All Terrains. That’s the 10plys I have on the suburban and I think they hold up very well on a half ton, not sure on a 3/4 ton though.


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[txtrophy85]

Toyo RT’s are not really an aggressive tread. Those are one of the best tires for big trucks. Nitto’s are for half tons

[cantexduck]

Trucks get 10-12 ply and trailers get 14. Good rule of thumb at my house. I am sure the 8 ply would work but why take a chance ? Are the 10 ply back ordered ? I was looking at the same tires for my Chevy but went with coopers in the end.

[Bisch]

8 ply vs 10 ply tires…

Idk how less aggressive you are looking for, but I have Toyo Open Country HT II on my truck and love them. They are a 10 ply (Load Range E) highway tread. I also don’t know if they come in as big a size as you are looking for???

Bisch


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[fowladdict]

Trucks get 10-12 ply and trailers get 14. Good rule of thumb at my house. I am sure the 8 ply would work but why take a chance ? Are the 10 ply back ordered ? I was looking at the same tires for my Chevy but went with coopers in the end.

All tires are getting tough to find, I was just looking for more an AT because 90% of the time the truck is on the highway

[justindfw]

10

[jdg13]

If you aren't hauling it would probably be fine but you may have issues with tire shops installing the 8 ply due to load rating. I'd go with 10 myself.

[gingib]

All tires are getting tough to find, I was just looking for more an AT because 90% of the time the truck is on the highway

Like most trucks!

Which is why I laugh at the city trucks with these super aggressive, big, and expensive tires.