I have a 2005 Nissan Frontier (265-75/16). I'm looking at snows and have picked General Alitmax Arctics. The guy on the phone asked "passenger or LT?" Told him I'd get back to him. I looked in the owner's manual and read the OEM tire's sidewall, but there is no LT designation or mention of it anywhere -- so I assume I just need a regular passenger tire.
Is there any advantage in stepping up to LT? (The truck never sees heavy loads.) I noticed that the tread depth is a bit deeper. I'm guessing that the LTs are stiffer, provide less grip and offer a harsher ride, but with the trade off being longer tread life.
These "passenger" tires cost only $118 which is considerably less than $185 for the vaunted Blizzaks (sp.). They are also rated the best according to CR.
http://www.generaltire.com/tires/T13/AltiMAX-Arctic
Is there any advantage in stepping up to LT? (The truck never sees heavy loads.) I noticed that the tread depth is a bit deeper. I'm guessing that the LTs are stiffer, provide less grip and offer a harsher ride, but with the trade off being longer tread life.
These "passenger" tires cost only $118 which is considerably less than $185 for the vaunted Blizzaks (sp.). They are also rated the best according to CR.
http://www.generaltire.com/tires/T13/AltiMAX-Arctic