Tire load index: everything you need to know

Tires are an important element in guaranteeing your car's grip and your safety. There are many different tire models, depending on the type of weather they are subjected to (summer, winter and 4-season tires), the speed they can handle, and the weight they can handle: this is the tire load index.

🚗 What is Tire Load Index?

The tire load index can be composed of two or three digits. In this case, in the photo above, the load index is 88. This index shows the carrying capacity of your car's tire, that is, the maximum load that it can withstand.

This number is the index to which the weight in kilograms corresponds. For example, load index 88 corresponds to a maximum weight of 560 kg. This index ranges from And 20 120, which corresponds to the range between 80 and 1 kilogram.

Thus, you need to know this indicator, especially if you want to go on vacation or move and fill the car with a lot of weight. The bus load must be at least half the weight that carriesaxis your car.

The tire load indices are shown in the correspondence table below, together with the weight in kilograms for each index.

🔎 Where can I find the tire load index?

The Tire Load Index is located on the outside of your vehicle's tire. Here you can find several links and find out the tire load index. It can be found at penultimate position a sequence of numbers and letters on your bus.

For example, you can find a link like this: 225/45 R 19 93 W.. 225 corresponds to the tire section in millimeters, and 45 corresponds to the sidewall height. R corresponds to the structure of the tire, and 19 corresponds to the diameter of the tire attachment.

93 represents the tire load index, which corresponds to 650 kilograms. The last letter indicates the index of the maximum speed that the tire can withstand.

💡What tire load index to choose?

To select your tire load index, keep in mind that it should not not be lower than recommended by the manufacturer car. These numbers are found in the service manual for your vehicle that came with your vehicle.

If you do not have access to the service manual, you will need to refer to load index of original tires on your car. If you have any doubts about the required index, do not hesitate to search the Internet for your car model or call a professional who can provide you with the information.

💸 What is the price of tires?

Tire prices differ according to several criteria: the type of tire brand (premium, medium, medium), the type of tires (summer, winter, 4 seasons) and the type of your vehicle. Tires should always be replaced in pairs if they are on the same axle.

On average, a city car tire costs from 45 € and 150 € while for a sedan, consider more double between 80 € and 300 € for the tire. In addition, the cost of labor in working hours must also be taken into account. This includes removing old tires, fitting new ones, and balancing wheels.

Tires are designed to guide your vehicle, maintain its speed and control its braking. This is why it is so important to choose the right tires for your vehicle to ensure your safety and the safety of other passengers during your travels. If your tires seem to be worn out, you need to quickly head to the garage to have them replaced.