Posted by Don Williams [108.234.48.240] on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 07:29:11 :
In Reply to: Tire ply rating posted by Perry [108.5.241.32] on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 19:57:00 :
My 95 2500 CTD came stock with the same tire size 245/75/16 with E load range rating. GVW is 8800 pounds. I moved up to a 285/75/16 with a D rating which could actually carry more weight. The letter designation is helpful but the actual weight rating in pounds is the important part. The 245/75/16 E rated tires are not excessive for a 3/4 ton truck or van. You will get longer life out of them as well.