Load Range on low profile tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bs25j · 10-04-2006, 05:57 PM

The tires I have for my truck have a Max load of 1874 lbs.each. So thats like 3700 lbs an axle. Do any of you worry about overloading your low profile tires?.

MrC1 · 10-06-2006, 01:53 PM

That's one reason I watched the load rating when I bought my tires. Each model, size, speed rating, etc. is different.

JAKES 68GMC · 10-06-2006, 05:23 PM

Well, in my opinion, if you are worried about overloading low-profile tires, you probably shouldn't be using low-profile tires anyway.

cableguy0 · 10-06-2006, 06:00 PM

with low profile tires if you load that thing anywhere near being somewhat heavy you will probably bend a wheel. the tires offer no protection to the wheel when you hit a pothole etc which is almost impossible to avoid. if you plan to use your truck as a truck you should look into a set of normal wheels and tires

10-04-2006, 05:57 PM	#1
bs25j Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 80	Load Range on low profile tires The tires I have for my truck have a Max load of 1874 lbs.each. So thats like 3700 lbs an axle. Do any of you worry about overloading your low profile tires?. Last edited by bs25j; 10-04-2006 at 05:57 PM.

10-06-2006, 01:53 PM	#2
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Load Range on low profile tires That's one reason I watched the load rating when I bought my tires. Each model, size, speed rating, etc. is different. __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

10-06-2006, 05:23 PM	#3
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Load Range on low profile tires Well, in my opinion, if you are worried about overloading low-profile tires, you probably shouldn't be using low-profile tires anyway.

10-06-2006, 06:00 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Load Range on low profile tires with low profile tires if you load that thing anywhere near being somewhat heavy you will probably bend a wheel. the tires offer no protection to the wheel when you hit a pothole etc which is almost impossible to avoid. if you plan to use your truck as a truck you should look into a set of normal wheels and tires __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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