Light Truck Tires

LIGHT TRUCK TIRES

Light truck or light-duty truck tires are designated with an LT instead of a P. This indicated their higher durability compared to passenger and SUV tires. These tires are manufactured with stronger internal structures that enhance the load capacity and improve the controllability. However, this comes at a price, which is the lowered road comfort levels during the tires’ performance.

The ideal tread pattern and the stiffer construction work together to boost the overall handling. They manage to maintain surface contact at all times, which enhances steering responsiveness and driving stability. The road contact upgrades the surface contact and optimizes the steering response time and accuracy to the driver’s commands. On the other hand, the structure stabilizes the tire against the driving pressure.

The reinforced internal structure of Light Truck tires keeps the ideal tire shape under the load and driving pressure throughout its performance. These constructions enable these tires to improve their load capacity significantly. They do not let the tire deform under heavy load pressure, allowing it to carry and handle heavy loads with ease. The durable and strengthened construction greatly improves the tire’s driving safety levels as it maintains the tire shape at all times, even on some off-road terrain surfaces. However, the stronger construction is also heavier, which prevents the tire from offering a comfortable drive. The heavier structure and the aggressive tread pattern are designed to provide great durability and traction to the Light Truck tires, which take away from its comfort.

  • Load Durability

    The reinforced construction improves the load durability by preventing the tire’s deformation under the load and driving pressure.

  • Controllability

    The ideal tread and stronger structure upgrade the surface contact, increasing the driver’s control over the vehicle throughout the drive.

  • Low Comfort

    Light truck tires are designed for light-duty and heavy-load performance, which prevents them from offering a comfortable performance.

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    Gladiator X Comp M/T LT 305/55R20 125/122Q F (12 Ply)

    Gladiator

    Gladiator X Comp M/T

    305/55R20, 125/122Q, F (12 Ply)
    • All SeasonAll Season
      • 19/32 Tread Depth 19/32 Tread Depth
    • Mud Terrain Type: Mud Terrain
    • Speed Rated Up to 99 mph Speed Rated Up to 99 mph
    • Load Range: F (12 Ply) Load Range: F (12 Ply)
    $354.75
    $265.99
    Per Tire
    Total for 4 = $1063.96
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    Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure With Kevlar LT 275/70R18 125/122R E (10 Ply) (OWL)

    Goodyear

    Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure With Kevlar

    275/70R18, 125/122R, E (10 Ply)
    • All SeasonAll Season
      • 14/32 Tread Depth 14/32 Tread Depth
    • All Terrain Type: All Terrain
    • Speed Rated Up to 106 mph Speed Rated Up to 106 mph
    • Load Range: E (10 Ply) Load Range: E (10 Ply)
    $439.75
    $329.99
    Per Tire
    Total for 4 = $1319.96
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    GT Radial Savero HT2 LT 245/70R17 119/116R E (10 Ply)

    GT Radial

    GT Radial Savero HT2

    245/70R17, 119/116R, E (10 Ply)
    • All SeasonAll Season
      • 13/32 Tread Depth 13/32 Tread Depth
    • Highway Type: Highway
    • Speed Rated Up to 106 mph Speed Rated Up to 106 mph
    • Load Range: E (10 Ply) Load Range: E (10 Ply)
    $136.75
    $102.66
    Per Tire
    Total for 4 = $410.64
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    Hercules H-901 LT 245/75R16 123/120N F (12 Ply)

    Hercules

    Hercules H-901

    245/75R16, 123/120N, F (12 Ply)
    • All SeasonAll Season
      • 14/32 Tread Depth 14/32 Tread Depth
    • Highway Type: Highway
    • Speed Rated Up to 87 mph Speed Rated Up to 87 mph
    • Load Range: F (12 Ply) Load Range: F (12 Ply)
    $347.75
    $260.99
    Per Tire
    Total for 4 = $1043.96
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    Kanati Overland RTX LT 215/85R16 115Q E (10 Ply)

    Kanati

    Kanati Overland RTX

    215/85R16, 115Q, E (10 Ply)
    • All SeasonAll Season
      • 16/32 Tread Depth 16/32 Tread Depth
    • Type: Rugged Terrain
    • Speed Rated Up to 99 mph Speed Rated Up to 99 mph
    • Load Range: E (10 Ply) Load Range: E (10 Ply)
    $198.75
    $148.89
    Per Tire
    Total for 4 = $595.56
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    Kanati Terra Commander RTX LT 305/70R18 126/123Q E (10 Ply)

    Kanati

    Kanati Terra Commander RTX

    305/70R18, 126/123Q, E (10 Ply)
    • All SeasonAll Season
      • 16/32 Tread Depth 16/32 Tread Depth
    • Type: Rugged Terrain
    • Speed Rated Up to 99 mph Speed Rated Up to 99 mph
    • Load Range: E (10 Ply) Load Range: E (10 Ply)
    $323.75
    $242.99
    Per Tire
    Total for 4 = $971.96
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