8 ply or 10 ply tires?

rarnold · Mar 22, 2011

I need to buy new tires and am anticipating buying a fifth wheel unit with a GVWR of around 14,000 and a pin weight of around 2,100. Does it make a huge difference if I go with the 8 ply Michelin LTX M/S 2's or a 10 ply like the Open Country's A/T?

Also, are the all-terrain treads a rougher ride than the M/S or A/S?

Thank you for your thoughts.

Rod

2006 Ram 3500 4X4 quad-cab, 5.9 CTD, A/T, L/B, SRW

TedS · Mar 22, 2011

I just gought Goodyear Silent Armor Prograde, 10-ply, m+s, they run quiet. I'd go for 10-ply. Tire load rating 3042lbs.
Compare 8- and 10-ply load ratings.

jnbhobe · Mar 22, 2011

If you would let us know what your truck is and what size you are looking for it will be easier to give you advice. Jon

TandT · Mar 22, 2011

When it come to structural items, more is usually better. (As in plys)

Gaffer · Mar 23, 2011

I am running Toyo Open Country 265's load rating E with the mud tread (M/T). Not rough or noisy. 40k miles so far.

branson4020 · Mar 23, 2011

Is "ply rating" the old designation for load range? Is 10 ply rating the same as load range E?

jnbhobe · Mar 23, 2011

branson4020 said:
Is "ply rating" the old designation for load range? Is 10 ply rating the same as load range E?

Yes it is !!

lwmcguir · Mar 23, 2011

10 ply E series for sure. Isn't the Michelin available in E as well? I run 10 or heaver on all the trucks. Not that much price difference for the safety factor.

Drew · Apr 14, 2011

I would consider 10 ply or load range E a minimum! The last time I weighed my rig the pin was 4k, thats when I went to 14 ply.
Those silent armors are nice tires and very tough.

8 ply or 10 ply tires?

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