4 ply or 10 ply?

[Groves8]

Looking to get Falkin AT4's in the same size that came on my truck, 265/65/R18's. I have the option between a 4 ply LT tire or a 10 ply, which should I choose? Will my MPG drop significantly from using 10 ply?

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[DesertFast]

Our trucks are too light to make a 10 ply worth it in my very, very humble opinion. If you were doing a massive heavy overland build, 10 ply all day. Full size truck with a ton in the bed every single day running hot shot (tool delivery to way out of the city locations) yeah.

Me? It's me, two dogs, and a mostly empty bed beyond 10 gallons of gas and five gallons of water. extra 500 lbs in protection around her. I don't need a 10 ply.

 

[Gear_yyc]

Only about 6lbs difference between those two tires, so it won't make a huge difference in performance, but it could negatively impact ride quality to go to the 10-ply. As above, if you're not doing much off-roading, it's probably not worth it to get the 10-ply.

 

[DesertFast]

Only about 6lbs difference between those two tires, so it won't make a huge difference in performance, but it could negatively impact ride quality to go to the 10-ply. As above, if you're not doing much off-roading, it's probably not worth it to get the 10-ply.

I'd say even if you're off roading, which I do a ton of, I don't run a thick tire. I keep a full size spare, that's it. I don't have some major overlanding rig though, I drive south of Austin, way out west sometimes and occasionally new mexico/arizona/colorado. I can't speak for everywhere, but I get great mileage, ride, and plenty of fun done with a regular wildpeak 285/70/17. I don't go to the 10. the 6 is fine for me.

 

[tacorancher]

Anyone try the General Grabber ATX in 4 ply, 275/70/18? I agree with the comments here on leaning toward 4-ply. I've got the 10-ply Falkens and they ride rougher than I like.. although nobody seems to think that other than me.

 

[Groves8]

Our trucks are too light to make a 10 ply worth it in my very, very humble opinion. If you were doing a massive heavy overland build, 10 ply all day. Full size truck with a ton in the bed every single day running hot shot (tool delivery to way out of the city locations) yeah.

Me? It's me, two dogs, and a mostly empty bed beyond 10 gallons of gas and five gallons of water. extra 500 lbs in protection around her. I don't need a 10 ply.

What about towing, would 4 ply be fine for towing anything the truck is capable of towing (Within the spec)?

 

[MT-Taco]

What about towing, would 4 ply be fine for towing anything the truck is capable of towing (Within the spec)?

Towed my boat (6000lb+) this summer with factory tires without issue. Would it have been better with a 10ply? Maybe.. is a 10ply necessary no.

 

[Gear_yyc]

What about towing, would 4 ply be fine for towing anything the truck is capable of towing (Within the spec)?

Owner's manual has information about how to choose a load rating. Basically if the load rating of the tire divided by 1.10 is still greater than 50% of the gross axle weight rating, you're good to go. From what I've seen, even the 4-ply tires still have margin, so even if you're towing and have the axle at capacity, you're good.

 

[timetoeatpotatoes]

I'm 95% on road so I'm doing SL AT4ws when I either get sick of the stock tires or they wear out.

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