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 ...

Tires are rated according to their maximum speed, and knowing how to interpret tire speed codes can keep you safe on the road ...

As for the number, 88 in this case, it’s the load rating; it indicates how many pounds each tire can carry. This is scale-based as well: 70-rated tires can carry 739 pounds, while 126-rated ...

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.