Cargo Van Tires

…Power King Towmax STR Trailer Tires," I covered the difference between two trailer tires we carry. Now, what about the tires used on the trucks to pull those trailers? Many full-sized pickups and cargo vans require load range E tires. If your pickup truck or van is a 2500 or 3500 (commonly…

…LT-metric sized tires popular in North America. Even traditional LT-metric Load Range F tires in the same dimension are not rated to carry as much load. As an example, some Ram Promaster vans use 225/75R16C 121/120R-sized Euro-metric Commercial Vehicle tires. While the tire's basic dimensions…

…previously needed a full-sized cargo van. The Transit Connect's ability to haul so much in a compact vehicle complicates tire choices. Since the tire size that it uses is relatively small, the use of extra load tires is required. Fortunately, there are a few good tire options that are available,…

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…If a tire ends with "LT," it signifies the tire is a "Flotation" Light Truck size designed to be used on vehicles that are capable of carrying heavy cargo and towing trailers. C = If a Euro-metric sized tire ends with a "C," it signifies the tire is a "Commercial" tire intended to be used on vans or…

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…Tire Diagnosing Tire Pull Diagonal Tread Wear / Tread Scuffing Don't Drive Summer Performance Tires in Cold Temperatures Driving Through Tire Blowouts Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing Euro-metric Commercial Vehicle Tires used on Global Platform Cargo/Passenger Vans Flat Tire Repairs Flat Tire…

…use LT-metric sized tires. Euro-metric and P-metric tire sizes were originally designed for cars and station wagons; however, they have also been used for light truck applications because most vans, pickup trucks, crossovers and SUVs are used to carry passengers, not cargo. Additionally, most of…

…for its occupants and cargo. This vehicle-specific placard must also provide the Original Equipment tire sizes and the vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold tire pressures. The rating for the combined weight of occupants and cargo is the maximum load the vehicle's tires, wheels, suspension and…

…Tire Diagnosing Tire Pull Diagonal Tread Wear / Tread Scuffing Don't Drive Summer Performance Tires in Cold Temperatures Driving Through Tire Blowouts Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing Euro-metric Commercial Vehicle Tires used on Global Platform Cargo/Passenger Vans Flat Tire Repairs Flat Tire…

…Tire Diagnosing Tire Pull Diagonal Tread Wear / Tread Scuffing Don't Drive Summer Performance Tires in Cold Temperatures Driving Through Tire Blowouts Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing Euro-metric Commercial Vehicle Tires used on Global Platform Cargo/Passenger Vans Flat Tire Repairs Flat Tire…