2wd tires & Spring rates

[scottmatre]

I'm in need of some new tires real soon, and I want to upgrade to E load range. I want to do this for weight carrying as well as because the firestones feel like mush.

I've seen some of 265/75/16, not alot of 265/70/16's out there, and fewer E load range 265's..

I'd like to get folks opinions on the following if they have them

Michelin LT
Kelly Springfield (supposedly made by goodyear)
Goodyear
any other suggs??

Also, does anyone know the sring rates of the 2wd coil springs?? I'd like to stiffen the front susp and was thinking about subs like the 4wd guys are doing...

Thanks in advance.

Scott