Load Index

…a lower load index than the Original Equipment tire indicates the tire does not equal the load capacity of the original. Typically, the load indexes of the tires used on passenger cars and light trucks range from 70 to 126. Load Index Pounds Kilograms Load Index Pounds Kilograms Load Index Pounds…

…important to confirm that the Load Index in the tire's service description of the new tire is equal to or greater than the Load Index of the original tire and/or that the new tire's rated load capacity is sufficient to carry the vehicle's gross axle weight ratings. "The load range/ply rating branded…

…| No Thank you for submitting feedback on this answer. What is the correct load rating for my vehicle? The load range (or load index) on a tire's sidewall helps identify its strength and ability to contain air pressure. Load ranges are identified in ascending alphabetical order for light truck/SUV…

…| No Thank you for submitting feedback on this answer. What is the correct load rating for my vehicle? The load range (or load index) on a tire's sidewall helps identify its strength and ability to contain air pressure. Load ranges are identified in ascending alphabetical order for light truck/SUV…

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…or doorjamb) or their owner's manual for the recommended tire pressures for their vehicle's driving conditions. Related Links * How to Read Speed Rating, Load Index & Service Descriptions * P-Metric & Euro-Metric Tire Sizing * Plus Size Wheels & Tires * Sidewall Markings * Tire Size Conversion Chart

…| No Thank you for submitting feedback on this answer. What is the correct load rating for my vehicle? The load range (or load index) on a tire's sidewall helps identify its strength and ability to contain air pressure. Load ranges are identified in ascending alphabetical order for light truck/SUV…

…O.E. application's required Load Index (121/120). It's also important to note that some Euro-metric Commercial Vehicle tire sizes are available with multiple constructions/maximum inflation pressures resulting in multiple load carrying capacities. Dimension Load Index Maximum Pressure 225/75R16C…

…It will list a recommended pressure or pressures, and also usually tell you the load index of the original tire. If the load index of your new tire is lower, you may need to add some additional pressure; if the load index of the new tire is higher, you can still run the recommended pressure. 4. Keep…

…the tire's service descriptions. A service description tells you what a tire's load carrying capacity and speed rating are. As we see here, a 93 load index tire carries 1,433 lbs. per tire and 97 load index tire carries 1,609 lbs per tire. Your 2012 Mercedes E350 w/Sport Package has a front…

…load. These tires can use higher air pressure to support more weight than a standard tire of the same size. If you want to see whether your current tires are standard or extra load, you can check the service description on the tire's sidewall. An extra load tire will have a higher load index…

…on tires are expressed in letters and are generally listed along with the load index for a tire after the size, for instance 245/40R18 93H. 93 is a load index and the "H" is the speed rating. Together, the load index and speed rating make up what is called the service description. Anything…