Tires! (yes, tires, again...bear with me)
Hi gang. I know, I know, another tire subject. But I need help. Yes, I used the search feature, but didn't quite find what I was looking for, so here goes: I'm getting ready to purchase new tires f...
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Andy,
Yes - is the answer to your first question.
Yes - is the answer to you second question.
Now, the explanation for those that need it.
Load range of a tire is just interest. The tire should be inflated to match the load on the tire most of the time. Weigh the vehicle before you buy tires and have the installer match inflation to the weight. The rim strength only matters if you are going to over load the vehicle and then you will need new rims and maybe axles and bearings.
The difference between load ranges (what used to be ply ratings based on the actual tire construction) is also less important these days. The difference these days is more likely (if there is a difference) to be the construction of only of the plys of the tire. Many times there is no difference. This is why D and E range 16" tires are often the same price. If the D is less, it is only because if they sell it for less, they expect to pay less warranty on that tire.
Matt - Detroit OE refugee
Yes - is the answer to your first question.
Yes - is the answer to you second question.
Now, the explanation for those that need it.
Load range of a tire is just interest. The tire should be inflated to match the load on the tire most of the time. Weigh the vehicle before you buy tires and have the installer match inflation to the weight. The rim strength only matters if you are going to over load the vehicle and then you will need new rims and maybe axles and bearings.
The difference between load ranges (what used to be ply ratings based on the actual tire construction) is also less important these days. The difference these days is more likely (if there is a difference) to be the construction of only of the plys of the tire. Many times there is no difference. This is why D and E range 16" tires are often the same price. If the D is less, it is only because if they sell it for less, they expect to pay less warranty on that tire.
Matt - Detroit OE refugee
