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Use the tire load index chart to see how much weight your tire can support & learn how to calculate your car's max load carrying capacity, from Tires Plus!
The load index number indicates a tire’s carrying capacity when inflated to maximum load sustaining pressure. It further explains the tire load range measurement by adding more specifics to the rating. Find your tire’s load-bearing capacity by checking our load index chart below.
Tire load index is an assigned number that corresponds to the maximum weight that a tire can support when properly inflated. The higher the tire's load index number, the greater its load carrying capacity.
How to find tire load index. While you’re probably unlikely to approach the top speed rating of your tires, pushing load index ratings is more common, especially when it comes to hauling and towing with trucks and SUVs. Use the chart below to understand the weight limitations of your vehicle’s tires.
Tire load index, load ratings and load x speed rating chart. Get the guide to understanding tire load index (free) with illustrations and a downloadable chart.
Load index numbers consist of two or three digits on the tire’s sidewall, ranging from 70 to 130 or more. Each number corresponds to a specific load capacity. For instance, a load index of 95 equals a maximum load capacity of 1,521 pounds (690 kilograms). The higher the load index number, the greater the weight the tire can safely carry.
Your tire load rating tells you how much weight your car can handle. View our tire load index chart & learn why this rating is important, from Wheel Works!