Tires and Dynamic vs Static Loads
Lots of debate on here about rear tires - SRW vs DRW, E rated vs 19.5.... But what about the front tires on a pickup with a heavy camper. The door sticker states the maximum load on the front and re...
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The basic knowledge about tires is that they take short overloads just fine.
Any tires will carry 3-5 times nominal load when rolling.
It is combination of overload and heat who destroys the tires.
Overload = more flex= higher temperatures.
Any tires will carry 3-5 times nominal load when rolling.
It is combination of overload and heat who destroys the tires.
Overload = more flex= higher temperatures.
