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mrad
Explorer II
Mar 28, 2021

Which E rated ties have the most weight capacity?

I will need to be replacing the tires on my 1 ton. I have noticed there is a bit of a difference in tire weight capacity ratings. I currently have Firestone Transforce that has 3680 lbs per tire. Whil...
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valhalla360
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Mar 28, 2021
theoldwizard1 wrote:
Ply rating and letter rating are "old school". DOT requires actual capacity (in pounds) be on the tire sidewall.


Yep,

Just threw in a random size (225/75R16) and came up with tires in load ranges from 104 to 121.

104 = 1,984lb
121 = 3,197lb

Both will fit on your rims and lightly loaded, won't make much difference. But guess which one is likely to do better heavily loaded?

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