Anyone running 128/125R Load Index E Rated Tires?

I currently have a little over 100k miles on my Toyo ATII’s (285/70R17) and they are Load Range E, but are 121/118S. (My opinion best tires on the market hands down)

I’m trying to take advantage of some Cyber Monday sales, as well as move up in tire size.

I found a killer deal on some Falkin AT/3W’s in a 285/75R17. I’ve been wanting to try these out for anwhile now. Out the door, 4 shipped for $1,128. But they are 128/125R load rated. That’s a higher rating than my dually that’s rated to tow 34,400lbs.

I’m happy with the current ride of the Toyo’s, but I’m worried the step up in Load Index may give a brutal ride.



Not bad for 100,989 miles

 

I’d think they would ride like bricks! I have e loads on my gen 2 and I can't wait to rid of them.

 

It all depends on how much air you put in to them. When I ran LT275/70R18's, they had a higher load index rating than the LT275/65r18's but the rode a touch better. I even had the exact same tire in both sizes so it should be apples to apples. I attribute the better ride of the larger tire to the bigger case volume - meaning you had more air and sidewall to cushion the ride. I always inflated them to recommended tire pressure based off of load/inflation tables.

I think going from Toyo's to Falkens, then changing a tire size is going to make more of a difference in the ride than the load index. They are both E rated, meaning they have the same ply rating/carcass construction (kind of, but not really since we no longer rate tires on the number of plies that they have). Going to a tire with more sidewall should improve the ride, IMO.

Oh, and those Falkens are usually HEAVY...

 

I am on my 2nd set of ATII tires first set got me 100k miles the 2nd set presently has 80k miles and expect to get 100k when it’s time for new tires I rotate each oil change(5k miles). I agree what you said about them being the best tires available. Mine are 275/65/18 and are 123 E rated and I am good with the ride, 128/125 will be a stiff ride

Tire Rack has Toyo ATIII your size 121 rated 4 tires $1405. If it was me $50 a tire isn’t enough of a savings to gamble on especially you know the Toyo will last 100k miles not sure about the Falken

 

No way I’d consider that load rating on a tundra.

 

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Keep in mind that the shear weight of the heavier tire will sap your engine's power...on top of the fact that you're also stepping up to a tire that about 1" taller than what you currently have, which is also going to sap power, mpg's and acceleration. I'm not against anyone who wants to install oversized tires, just make sure what you're getting yourself into. I suppose that since you also have a dually, then you don't really ever have a reason to tow or haul anything in your tundra, but if it were me i'd still install a lower R&P gears with a taller tire.

 

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I went ahead and ordered the 121/118 version of the Falkin AT/3W’s. They cost about $160 more than the heavier 128’s. I think it was the better option.

My truck has 4.10’s so I think it will pull well. I only tow my 4 Seat RZR or my Pop-Up trailer with the Tundra, and with the current 285/70R17’s I could tow at 75mph everywhere.

My Tundra is my work vehicle and I put about 30k each year on it of reimbursed mileage. Even if I loose a little in mileage, the smiles per gallon will make up for it

Even though the Toyo’s are the best tires I’ve ever owned, and I have owned a lot the big names, I always like trying something new.

 

Let us know how they compare. Ive been happy with my 255/80/17 Toyo open country e rated. Might step down an inch to 255/75/17 next time around.

 

I had toyo at2, fine in the dry but were flat out dangerous in the winter. Never again.

 

At3 haven't had that issue. But I definitely have that issue on my KO2s

 

It must be all subjective. I’ve never tried the Toyo, but i really like my KO2’s up here in the PacNW’s winters.

 

Why are you dropping the inch? Stock gearing suck with the 255/80?

 

I noticed a small difference. And I still get a little bit of a rub. The smaller tire is a little lighter and Load C instead of E in these Toyos. The little things add up. Not 100% sure on this plan since my tires have plenty of life