Anyone running SL rated tires?

[ummagawd]

I've read of folks feeling the extra weight going to 35s and reduction in MPG/acceleration/braking. I'm interested in doing the opposite... going as light as I can with rotational/unsprung mass to increase performance.

So far, I'm eyeing either TE37XT (if I can stomach the cost) at 18lb a wheel... or RRW RR7 monoforged at 20-22lb a wheel. And then SL rated tires (sticking to 33s) that weigh around 48lb (Nitto grapplers or baja boss)

What I can't work out, is if SL will be fine for the occasional raptor runs.

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[Kenbike]

I also like the idea of a lighter wheel and tire.
Have the stock Ford beadlocks (38 lbs.) /BFG's (51 lbs.)currently. Total 89 lbs.

Ready to order stock Ford Performance 17 x8.5 black wheels around 29 lbs. each and cost $630.00 for a set of four.
Tires like Firestone Destination AT2 SL rated weighing in at 41 lbs. each.
Total weight of 70 lbs.
Total on tire rack for the tires, rims, and TPMS is $2,100.00 shipped mounted and balanced.

 

[GEN3SKI]

Whatever you have read is wildly overblown or is written by guys with too much time. Just stick to C rated tires and you likely won’t feel anything negative going to 35’s. Many a folk have E rated 35’s and are not complaining. I went from OEM to 315 territory MT’s. The truck doesn’t know or care and it’s not handling any different in day to day.

 

[Pic-N-Stick]

I also like the idea of a lighter wheel and tire.
Have the stock Ford beadlocks (38 lbs.) /BFG's (51 lbs.)currently. Total 89 lbs.

Ready to order stock Ford Performance 17 x8.5 black wheels around 29 lbs. each and cost $630.00 for a set of four.
Tires like Firestone Destination AT2 SL rated weighing in at 41 lbs. each.
Total weight of 70 lbs.
Total on tire rack for the tires, rims, and TPMS is $2,100.00 shipped mounted and balanced.

The OEM KO3's on our trucks weigh 56 to 57 pounds, according to BF Goodrich and Tire Rack.
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All-Terrain Tires for Trucks, SUVs & Cars

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