Tire Load Range
MY 5er has a GVRW of 10,800. I now have the OEM Akuret 235/80/16. Max load range is 3417. Maaxis of the same size is 3420. Discount tire recommends an LT and I am aware of the debates. The tire they r...
Forum Discussion
Francesca Knowles wrote:Lowsuv wrote:
A Michelin LT235/85R16 load range E weighs 44 # and has a placard LT weight rating of 3042 #
A maxxis ( Chang-Shin of Taiwan ) ST235/85R16 load range E weighs 38 # and has a placard ST weight rating of 3640 #
Somehow the tire weights got transposed
Not by me...all tire weights were copied from mfr./dealer websites.
But I'd point out that at more than forty pounds, the equivalent Maxxis SITLL weighs more than the Michelin. As if weight matters....but I guess it does to some.
The maxxis ( made by CHANG-SHIN Rubber of TAIWAN ) weighs 38 pounds .
The LT Michelin weighs 44 pounds .
You have the tire weights switched .
Additional Tire cords and rubber increase tire load capacity and the weight of the tire .
