What is the Difference Between Trailer Tire Load Ranges

Published 06/30/2016

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Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

(7486)

$82.29

Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

(2701)

$150.74

Question:

What is the difference in a load range B and a load range C tire

asked by: Fred

Expert Reply:

Load ranges will vary based on the tire size. For example a Load Range C tire in the 4.80-12 tire size like the part # AM30660 has a 990 lb capacity at 90 psi.

A Load Range C ST205/75D14 like part # AM3S440 would have a 1,760 lb capacity at 50 psi.

I wish I had a simpler answer to provide for you but basically it's a way to organize the capacity ranges for tire sizes. Basically a lower letter indicates a lighter duty for that size and higher is the opposite.

I attached an FAQ article on trailer tires for you to check out.

In the tire size chart I attached as well you can see the different sizes listed with each of the available Load Ranges and see what the capacities are.

expert reply by: Jameson C