Question about tires
I have been learning a lot about tongue weight and payload capacity lately, but I have not even looked into tire capacity and weight rating at all. I am going to need some help with this. So my truck ...
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There is a difference in tire classes, but since am not a tire engineer...don’t know the details in specifications
But...the fact that “P” class used on pickups/SUVs, has the RMA recommend their sidewall weight carrry information be reduced by 9%. Whereas “LT” class does not need to have it’s sidewall weight carry rating reduced...indicates a significant difference...or a 9% difference...
My guess is that there are either higher strength materials, more of it and the construction somehow different in some way.
Also, why the exact same OEM, model, size tire...but...the only difference being “P” class vs “LT” class will have the “LT” cost more and weigh more than the “P” class tire
But...the fact that “P” class used on pickups/SUVs, has the RMA recommend their sidewall weight carrry information be reduced by 9%. Whereas “LT” class does not need to have it’s sidewall weight carry rating reduced...indicates a significant difference...or a 9% difference...
My guess is that there are either higher strength materials, more of it and the construction somehow different in some way.
Also, why the exact same OEM, model, size tire...but...the only difference being “P” class vs “LT” class will have the “LT” cost more and weigh more than the “P” class tire
