The difference between light truck tires and standard load truck tires comes down to construction. Standard truck tires are made using more flexible rubber materials and lighter construction, delivering a more comfortable ride suited for everyday commuters. These truck tires are available in load ranges of either B or C, which can carry lighter loads.
Light truck tires, on the other hand, offer more robust construction that features thicker plies, reinforced sidewalls, and heavier materials such as steel belts under the tread. The heavy-duty construction of light truck tires increases their durability and puncture resistance, making these tires better suited for heavy hauling, towing, and rugged off-road driving. With such reinforced strength, light truck tires also offer a higher load-carrying capacity, typically featured in load ranges C, D, E, and F.