Quote Originally Posted by cray View Post
Go with the 8 ply, longer life and ride quality won't suffer. They all require the same air pressure and that's where you get your cushioning. Think if you look at those lighter tires I bet it says on the sidewall 2 ply with 4 ply rating.
Having lived in Western Arkansas around the Mena area, the dirt roads over there shredded tires regularly. What Cray said is what I learned from experience and asking the local tire guy who was also an avid fisherman.