Truck tires are more than “where the rubber meets the road.” Understanding truck tire sizes, tire load ratings, why ply no longer matters, and more is important for today’s fleet managers.

The LT designations (LT-metric, LT-flotation, and LT-numeric) all carry load ratings. The maximum load, designated by a load range letter, is molded into the tire’s sidewall.

One part of the string of information on the side of your car's tires is the load index, ... with a load rating of 94. Looking at this chart, 94 is 1,477 ... those with an LT or ST tire code ...

For example, my 2022 Kia Soul GT-Line calls for 235/45R18s (I run Coopers, if you're curious) with a load rating of 94. Looking at this chart, 94 is 1,477 pounds.Multiplied by four, that's a total ...

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Toyo Tire Tire U.S.A. Corp. has added 17- and 18-inch rim-diameter sizes to its M655 truck tire line, designed for commercial light-truck applications. The new M655 sizes will be ...

The tire’s Service Description code is to the left of the Load Range: Load Index (199 = 2,998 pounds) and Speed Rating (Q = 99 mph). Load Range: LT-Metric Vs. LT-Flotation Vs.