Maximum Psi

…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 C (LRC) 50 psi Load Range D (LRD) 65 psi Load Range E (LRE) 80 psi…

…tire's maximum inflation pressure when next measured in "cold" conditions. A tire's "maximum inflation pressure" may be different than the assigned tire pressure used to rate the tire's "maximum load." For example, while a P-metric sized standard load tire's maximum load is rated at 35 psi, many…

…greater than 45 mph).* Set 6 psi above vehicle manufacturer's cold inflation recommendations. Do Not Release Hot Tire Pressure if any of these variables could be the cause of measured tire pressure exceeding the maximum psi branded on the tire's sidewall by the 2, 4 or 6 psi indicated above for the…

…Range B (LRB) 35 psi (240 kPa)*** Load Range C (LRC) 50 psi (350 kPa)*** Load Range D (LRD) 65 psi (450 kPa)*** Load Range E (LRE) 80 psi (550 kPa)*** Load Range F (LRF) 95 psi (650 kPa)*** ***Industry standards specify selected large LT tire sizes be designed with reduced maximum load pressures…

…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 However, the tire's maximum inflation pressure may be greater, such as 300 kPa (44 psi) in this example or even 350 kPa (51 psi). This is done to accommodate the vehicle…

…Increase Tire Load Capacity % of Branded Maximum S-Speed Rated Tire 35 psi O.E. Example mph km/h psi bar % of value branded on sidewall psi lbs. 100 160 0 0 100% 35 1000 106 170 1 0.06 100% 36 1000 112 180 2 0.12 100% 37 1000 Note: Never exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure branded on the…

…Load Capacity % of Branded Maximum T-Speed Rated Tire 35 psi O.E. Example mph km/h psi bar % of value branded on sidewall psi lbs. 100 160 0 0 100% 35 1000 106 170 1 0.06 100% 36 1000 112 180 2 0.12 100% 37 1000 118 190 3 0.18 100% 38 1000 Note: Never exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure…

…Increase Tire Load Capacity % of Branded Maximum R-Speed Rated Tire 35 psi O.E. Example mph km/h psi bar % of value branded on sidewall psi lbs. 100 160 0 0 100% 35 1000 106 170 1 0.06 100% 36 1000 112 180 2 0.12 100% 37 1000 Note: Never exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure branded on the…

…% of Branded Maximum U-Speed Rated Tire 35 psi O.E. Example mph km/h psi bar % of value branded on sidewall psi lbs. 100 160 0 0 100% 35 1000 106 170 1 0.06 100% 36 1000 112 180 2 0.12 100% 37 1000 118 190 3 0.18 100% 38 1000 124 200 4 0.24 100% 39 1000 Note: Never exceed the maximum cold inflation…

…Maximum H-Speed Rated Tire 35 psi O.E. Example mph km/h psi bar % of value branded on sidewall psi lbs. 100 160 0 0 100% 35 1000 106 170 1 0.06 100% 36 1000 112 180 2 0.12 100% 37 1000 118 190 3 0.18 100% 38 1000 124 200 4 0.24 100% 39 1000 130 210 5 0.30 100% 40 1000 Note: Never exceed the maximum…

…Maximum Load Pressure B 4 B 35 psi (240 kPa)*** C 6 C 50 psi (350 kPa)*** D 8 D 65 psi (450 kPa)*** E 10 E 80 psi (550 kPa)*** F 12 F 95 psi (650 kPa)*** ***Selected large LT sizes are designed with reduced maximum load pressures Euro-Metric Commercial Vehicle/Van Tires Load Index Maximum Load…

…increasing their cold inflation pressure by 10 psi (69 kPa) above the recommended pressure for the rated maximum load. Do not exceed the wheel's maximum rated pressure. If the maximum pressure for the wheel prohibits the increase of air pressure, then maximum speed must be restricted to 65 mph (104…