One of these number sets is the tire load index. ... For example, in the image above, the tire index is 92 while the load range is W, which means it can carry 1,389 pounds at up to 168 MPH.

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.

“For example, when someone references a “14-Ply Rated” tire, they are referring to a Load Range G tire,” explained Mosier of Cooper Tire & Rubber.

For the sake of clarity, 10 is not the highest ply rating that can be applied to a tire. For the light truck range that many off-roaders need for their vehicles, the number generally caps at 12 ...

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Many large trucks call for Load Range E tires from the factory, which means at least 10-ply construction (or 10 bands of inner reinforcement in the tread area) and up to a max of 80 psi.

The tire features a highway tread pattern and optimized footprint to promote even wear. “Heavier steer axles are becoming increasingly more common in the market, and the addition of load range H to ...

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.

For most standard cars and light trucks, you'll find tire load index ratings between 70 and 124. From there, the weight ...

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