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Weight is not the typical problem with all E-rated tires, it is sidewall stiffness. I am also running E-rated KM2s which are one of the lightest tires and neither weight nor stiffness is a problem. I also like the E-rated tires because I can run higher air pressure for improved fuel economy and handling. Other tires like the Toyo's and Nitto's are both heavy and on the stiff side so it just depends on tire construction.

 

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If you really want a soft ride then the E rated tires may not be the best choice. As noted by Raspy, lowering the air pressure (below 25-26 PSI) to make them compliant can cause them to run hot and eventually become damaged.

 

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Thank you everyone for the input. I have an 08 rubi 6 speed w 4.11s. I do ALOT of highway driving. I want to do a 33 tire. The 285 70 17s im looking at in a duratrac is a great tire, and they are d-rated which is perfect. But then i saw the new KO2 a/t from bfg and they are e-rated. I have always like bfg and im just worried about the heavier construction of the tire. The KO2 is such a new style I really want to be a bit different just worried about their weight at 58 lbs each. Stock bfg km are c rated at 48 and the duratracs are 54.

4 lbs is less than 10% difference between the DT and the KO2. They both have new gen hybrid AT/MT tread design and both are great tires. If you want a different tire the KO2s are new to the market and are available in limited sizes so they fit the bill but over time if they are half as popular as the KO it will change.