What is load rating C?

What is load rating C?

Light truck load ranges have letters B, C, D, E and F, and they have increasing maximum pressures. The lowest pressure is for B tires with 35 psi, and C has a pressure of 50 psi. The pressures increase in increments of 15 from 65 psi, 80 psi and 95 psi for tires with load ranges of D, E and F.

How much weight can a Load Range C tire carry?

Generally speaking, trailer tires have a Load Range of either B,C, or D. For example, a trailer tire with a load range C can hold 1,820 pounds.

What does load C mean on a tire?

C-Type tires are tires designed for certain cargo vans, specifically meant to handle high loads. C-Type tires are designed to accommodate the heavy loads that modern, European-style cargo vans require. This C-Type tire classification originated in Europe and is now also on vehicles sold in North America.

Is Load Range C better than D?

When comparing two tires of the same size and brand, a load range D tire will always have a greater weight capacity and psi rating than a load range C.

Which is better load range B or C?

B is the lightest classification of load capacity and E carries the heaviest load capacity. Most boat trailer tires fall under C or D. If boat trailer tires hold a C Load that means it can carry up to 1,820 lbs. On a single axle trailer this means that the boat trailer tires can support up to 3,640 lbs.

What load range is 10 ply?

Load Range E tires are equivalent to a 10-ply tire.