…Most 3/4- and 1-ton trucks are going to require a Load Range E, also known as a 10 ply tire, for proper load carrying capacity. Many drivers of half-ton trucks also prefer them while towing due to their stiffer sidewall which helps prevent swaying. One of our best sellers is the Firestone Transforce…
…three-ply body casing and twin ultra-high strength steel belts for durability off-road and on. Externally, Sidewall Protection Lugs and Deflection Ribs help defend the tire body and upper sidewall area from punctures while traversing harsh terrain." * While we normally warn customers who are…
…were adopted, ply ratings and/or the actual number of casing plies were used to identify the relative strength with higher numeric ratings or plies identifying tires featuring stronger, heavier duty constructions. Today's load range/ply ratings do not count the actual number of body ply layers used…
…elements. The tire's internal structure includes six full plies under the tread (2 nylon, 2 steel and 2 polyester) to improve overall durability. Then the two-ply polyester sidewalls feature high ply turn-ups to enhance lower sidewall toughness and handling. All three tires have been well…
…more weight than would be required if they were used on a passenger car. This is the equivalent of taking the tire's load capacity branded on its sidewall and dividing it by 1.1. For example, a Euro- or P-metric tire designated to carry 2,000 pounds on a car is restricted to carrying 1,818 pounds…
…most often feature twin steel belts with larger rim diameter sizes often adding nylon cord reinforcement (belt edge strips or full width cap ply) that further stabilizes the tread to increase durability. Special Trailer Service (ST) tires are not required to be UTQG rated. Trailer Tire Sizing…
…ratings on heavy duty tires used on 3/4-ton and one-ton pickups and SUVs. * 2 ply = Standard Load * 4 ply = Extra Load * 6 ply = Load Range C * 8 ply = Load Range D * 10 ply = Load Range E For more information on this topic, take a look at "Load Range E 10 Ply Tires for Heavy Duty Use."
…mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol branded on a tire's sidewall indicates the tire meets required performance criteria in snow testing to be considered severe snow service-rated. Originally used as a designation for winter tires, the 3PMSF symbol is now featured on some all-season and all-terrain…
…the sidewalls when drivers return to the pavement for the ride home. Another tire in the category worth considering is the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2. This tire features open and deep lugs that will plow through any off-road condition. It features a cut- and chip-resistant sidewall compound…
…Width" (cross section) in millimeters. Sidewall Aspect Ratio Following the three digits identifying the tire's Section Width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio. This is the “height” of the sidewall, expressed as a percentage of the…
…heaviest region and is the greatest contributor to tire rolling resistance. The tread and its underlying plies typically account for about 2/3 of a new tire's rolling resistance, while the sidewall and bead area represent the remaining 1/3. Larger tires require more rubber and longer reinforcing…
…tire in many popular sizes. The aggressive all-terrain tread pattern is complemented with the distinct red "GRABBER" lettering on the sidewalls, just like you see on the Trophy trucks! Red Letter Information and Care Instructions: * Do not use gas, alcohol or petroleum based solvents. * Do…
…Tires Shaving Tire Treads to Maintain Equivalent Tread Depths for Four-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Sidewall Indentations, Undulations & Protrusions Sidewall Markings Sidewall Separations / Bubbles Spare Tire Extinction? Spare Tire Use Spare Tires - Driving on Temporary / Compact Spares…
…Mud Country radial's internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced by spirally wrapped nylon on top of three-ply polyester sidewalls for a full six plies of reinforcement under the tread for strong and tough on-road and off-road characteristics. Shop by vehicle to see which tires work best…
…alphabetic order. The deeper into the alphabet you go, the higher the load rating. The letter replaces the old ply rating system with a load range E being equivalent to a 10 ply. Since light truck tires are often available in multiple load ranges, the appropriate load range is identified immediately…
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