Tire Ply Rating Chart

…When shopping for new tires, you can use this simple chart to refer to the 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…

…Role Tires Play Load Range / Ply Rating Identification Manufacturer Tire Aging / Service Life Bulletins Match Mounting to Enhance Tire & Wheel Uniformity Matching Tires on Four-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Coin Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Tire Gauge…

…for light truck tires you will find a very distinct load range after every tire description. More specifically, immediately following the size's rim diameter. Take a look at the following charts to get a better understanding of load ranges, then click here to read "Load Range/Ply Rating…

…widely used in the early 70s. These tires were identified with a letter which indicated the tire's load capacity, followed by an "R" if radial ply construction, the tire's aspect ratio and wheel diameter. So while G78-15, G70-15 and G60-15 sized tires are all rated to carry the same maximum load,…

…Role Tires Play Load Range / Ply Rating Identification Manufacturer Tire Aging / Service Life Bulletins Match Mounting to Enhance Tire & Wheel Uniformity Matching Tires on Four-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Coin Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Tire Gauge…

…tire body plies crisscross on a Diagonal and that the tire has a "bias ply" construction. Tires using this construction are for light truck and spare tire applications. If the R in the size was replaced with a B (225/50B16), it would identify that the tire body plies not only crisscross the tire on…

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…* Tire & Wheel Packages * Tire Decision Guide * Winter / Snow * Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Packages * Winter / Snow Tires * * Find * By Brand * By Brand Winter / Snow * By Performance Category * Our Catalog * * Learn * Test Results * Tire Ratings & Reviews * Tire Road Hazard Protection Tire Tech…

…Role Tires Play Load Range / Ply Rating Identification Manufacturer Tire Aging / Service Life Bulletins Match Mounting to Enhance Tire & Wheel Uniformity Matching Tires on Four-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Coin Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Tire Gauge…

…* Tire & Wheel Packages * Tire Decision Guide * Winter / Snow * Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Packages * Winter / Snow Tires * * Find * By Brand * By Brand Winter / Snow * By Performance Category * Our Catalog * * Learn * Test Results * Tire Ratings & Reviews * Tire Road Hazard Protection Tire Tech…

…Role Tires Play Load Range / Ply Rating Identification Manufacturer Tire Aging / Service Life Bulletins Match Mounting to Enhance Tire & Wheel Uniformity Matching Tires on Four-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Coin Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Tire Gauge…

…Role Tires Play Load Range / Ply Rating Identification Manufacturer Tire Aging / Service Life Bulletins Match Mounting to Enhance Tire & Wheel Uniformity Matching Tires on Four-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Coin Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Tire Gauge…

…Role Tires Play Load Range / Ply Rating Identification Manufacturer Tire Aging / Service Life Bulletins Match Mounting to Enhance Tire & Wheel Uniformity Matching Tires on Four-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Coin Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Tire Gauge…