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…two tires per axle, the tire load rating must be at least half of the GAWR. The vehicle placard will also list the service description of the original tires. To learn more about tire service descriptions, take a look at "How to Read Speed Ratings, Load Index, & Service Descriptions."
Can I place an "extra load" tire on a vehicle that calls for a "standard" rating? The "XL" (extra load) tire can be ordered for a vehicle that had a standard load tire as its Original Equipment. This is accomplished in the manufacturing process by adding additional…
…points to remember when considering load ratings for your vehicle's tires: The main thing to check is whether your car uses Standard Load or Extra Load tires. Extra Load tires will have an XL (eXtra Load) or RF (ReinForced) after their size to indicate the rating. If you're keeping the size…
…tire can carry. On standard load tires, once you inflate up to 35 psi, the load carrying capability reaches a peak and stops at 1,356 pounds. No matter how much more you inflate the tire, it can't carry any more weight. The Dunlop tire, however, can. With extra load tires, you can inflate the tire…
…applications". P-Metric Passenger Vehicle Tires Load Ranges Abbreviated Maximum Load Pressure Light Load LL 35 psi (240 kPa)* Standard Load Nothing or SL 35 psi (240 kPa)* Extra Load XL 41 psi (280 kPa)* *In an effort to internationally harmonize load ratings and ranges, recently introduced and…
…will use one of three different ratings: * Standard Load - Either nothing is branded on the tire's sidewall or it may be branded Standard Load and identified by an SL in their description, as in P235/75R-15 SL. * Extra Load - P-Metric tires branded Extra Load are identified by an XL in their…
…load" pressure for standard load tires and 41 psi is the assigned "maximum load" pressure for extra load tires. The above chart correctly shows that an extra load tire is not rated to carry any more load than a standard load tire when both are inflated to the same pressure (up to the standard load…
…Light Load, Reinforced and Extra Load on all passenger tires. If we don't give such a description, you can assume the tire features a Standard load range that's either P-metric or Euro-metric. On the other hand, if you're searching for light truck tires you will find a very distinct load range after…
…determine the maximum load the tire is rated to carry is based on the sizing system industry standards applied to the tire. Sizing System Tire Load Range Load Pressure P-metric Light Load Standard Load Extra Load 35 psi 35 psi 41 psi Euro-metric Standard Reinforced or Extra Load 36 psi 42 psi…
Are you shopping for Load Range E (10-Ply Rated) tires for your 3/4- or 1-ton truck? Take advantage of the amazing deal on 265/75R16 Pirelli Scorpion ATR tires marked down to $140*! These closeout Scorpion ATR tires are more than just a great deal, they're also a very capable tire. They feature…
…modern term for load capacity 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…
…sidewall profile, large wheel diameter, Extra Load sizes used on performance-oriented crossover and sport utility vehicles, as well as several full-size cars. Meet severe snow service standards, branded with mountain/snowflake symbol. T-, H- or V-speed rated. Run-flat tires available. Must be…
…sidewall profile, large wheel diameter, Extra Load sizes used on performance-oriented crossover and sport utility vehicles, as well as several full-size cars. Meet severe snow service standards, branded with mountain/snowflake symbol. T-, H- or V-speed rated. Run-flat tires available. Must be…
…such as upscale luxury sedans and mid-scale sedans from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Cadi¬llac, Honda and Toyota. With T-, H- and V-speed ratings, the line covers 15- through 18-inch wheel diameters with one extra-load size. No run-flat sizes are planned. The T- and H-rated sizes will carry…
…maximum load is rated. Listed below are the air pressures at which maximum load is rated for popular P-metric and LT tires: Tire Load Ranges Inflation Pressure Assigned For 'Maximum Load' Ratings P-metric Light Load (LL) 35 psi Standard Load (SL) 35 psi Extra Load (XL) 41 psi Light Truck Load Range…
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