Keep in mind that load ratings are determined using an applied vertical force against a tire under laboratory conditions (usually 65 ambient degrees). The heat rating for the tire can affect the maximum load the tire can handle at a given temperature.
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The Tire Rack describes how to read speed ratings, load index and service descriptions. Read about tire ratings. ... Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests where the tire is pressed against a large diameter metal drum to reflect its appropriate load, and run at ever increasing speeds (in 6.2 mph steps in 10...
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Common passenger, light truck and special trailer tire load ranges, equivalent ply ratings and load inflation pressures for radial ply tires are shown below:
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A light truck tire's load range does not count the actual number of body plies found inside the tire, but indicates an equivalent strength based on earlier bias ply tires. ... P-Metric Tire Standard Load — 35...
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Learn about tire speed and load ratings. Be aware that speed ratings do not apply to patched or repaired tires. ... How are Tire Speed Ratings Determined?
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Motorcycle Tire Speed Ratings, Load Ratings and Motorcycle Tire Size Designations ... The load rating corresponds to the total load carrying capacity of the tire at the speed indicated by the speed symbol.
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Temperature: The tire temperature ratings are A, B or C. The rating is a measure of how well the tire dissipates heat and how well it handles the buildup ... Load Ratings: The load rating is a number that correlates to the maximum rated load for that tire. A higher number indicates that the tire has a higher load capacity.
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Load index (LI) - This is a uniform way to report the load-carrying capacity of a tire. For example, a 157 LI means that the tire has a maximum load carrying capacity of 9,100 lb. at the speed specified by the speed symbol when the tire is inflated to its rated inflation pressure.
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Maximum Load Rating ... This is the maximum load per tire with the inflation set at maximum recommended: ... Load Index Max. Load (lbs) Load Index Max. Load (lbs) Load Index Max. Load (lbs)
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