Difference between SUV/Cross-over tire and light truck tire?

I'm in the market for a set of new tires for my 2004 Toyota Tundra pickup and was wondering what the difference is between an SUV/cross-over tire and a light truck tire. The tires I want are designated as SUV/Crossover all-season tires (Michelin Latitude Tour) and I want to be sure they are okay to use on my pickup. Do they simply have a higher load rating than a passenger car tire?

 

Car tires are installed on pickup every day so I think the better question is how do you intend to use your truck. I'd base the tire choice based on how I normally used the truck [weight load and traction]

 

A light truck tire would be the choice if you have the vehicle loaded down a lot - they tend to have stiffer sidewalls to handle heavier loads.

 

If go go to this link showing the tire size for your vehicle along with an explaination to what the markings mean
Tire Size for 2004 Toyota Tundra


Tires that have a *P* denotes they are for a passenger vehicle. There's no distinction as to whether they are used on a car, SUV or pickup truck other than the performance specification --- such as load range and speed rating.

Tires with a *LT* designation are designed as light truck tires with a tougher construction and stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures. Tires with higher inflation pressures can carrier heavier loads.

As long as they have the same or better load range and speed rating as the orginal , they will be fine.

 

I went with the Michelin Latitude Tour tire courtesy of Discount Tire Direct. They're a warranty replacement for my out-of-round Yokohama Geolander A/Ts. Sure hope the ride is better or I'll be out of luck.

 

Mossman, how are the Michelin's doing? I'm searching and they are on my list for consideration. I'll start another thread about other options.

Bud