Gary: Question about Dunlop 3Ds XL Load and Various Sizes

[mookjohnson]

I'm looking to purchase a tire/wheel winter package for my 335 cab with sport.
On Tirerack's website, I see that the 17" 3Ds come in 2 sizes as well as "XL" load.

I wanted to know what you recommend and what is "XL" load.

Also, should I stagger the winter tires as the summer tires are? I also saw that one of the 3D sizes was only "H" rated while the "XL" and other 3D are "V" rated.

Thanks for your help.

[Gary@Tirerack]

Yes, the higher speed rated version of the 3D is an extra load tire. The XL rating is a higher load rating and will make no difference for your application as you can use either standard load or extra load tires. The V rated version should have slightly faster steering response bit a bit firmer ride than the H rated version. I would suggest a non stagger for winter use.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/tires/index.jsp