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What is tyre load rating?

The tyre load ratings of a tyre determines what weight each tyre is able to carry.

It is vital that you check with your vehicle handbook as to what capacity should be put on your car. In some cases your insurance can become void if you select the incorrect tyre load ratings for your car.

The load rating is generally found after the diameter reading and before the speed rating on the sidewall marking:

Load Rating Explained

 

What is load index on tyres

The tyre load index is just another term for the load capacity.

Does load index rating matter?

Yes, load index rating matters when selecting tyres for your vehicle. Choosing a tyre with a load index rating that is too low for your vehicle can result in several issues, such as tyre damage, poor handling, and decreased fuel efficiency. On the other hand, selecting a tyre with load index ratings that are too high for your vehicle may not provide any benefits - and can lead to a stiffer ride and increased wear.

Tyre Load Ratings Table

Calculating the precise weight a tyre can handle before failing is complex due to various influencing factors. It is not recommended to attempt this calculation on your own.

Instead, it's best to follow the tyre specifications and recommended inflation pressures outlined in your vehicle handbook.

Keep in mind that while a tyre load rating can be translated into a weight-bearing capacity, the actual maximum dynamic load it can handle depends on multiple factors such as its location on the vehicle, manoeuvring forces, inflation, and weather conditions.

Tyre Load Ratings Table

The following table shows the weight that each index specification is able to carry:

Tyre Load IndexLoad in kg
75387
76400
77412
78425
79437
80450
81462
82475
83487
84500
85515
86530
87545
88560
89580
90600
91615
92630
93650
94670
95690
96710
97730
98750
99775
100800
101825
102850
103875
104900
105925
106950
107975
1081000
1091030
1101060
1111090
1121120
1131150
1141180
1151215
1161250
1171285
1181320
1191360
1201400
1211450
1221500
1231550
1241600
1251650
1261700
1271750
1281800
1291850
1301900
1311950
1322000
1332060
1342120
1352190
1362240
1372300
1382360
1392430
1402500
1412575
1422650
1432725
1442800
1452900
1463000
1473075
1483150
1493250
1503350
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