Yes, a treadwear rating of 600 is considered very good as it indicates that the tire is expected to last longer than most tires on the market. However, notice that the actual lifespan of a tire also depends on other factors such as driving habits, road conditions, and maintenance. What I...
Tire Speed Rating Chart For tires with a maximum speed capability higher than 240 km/h (149 mph), a "ZR" may appear in the size designation. Tires with a maximum speed capability higher than 300 km/h (186 mph), require a "ZR" in the size designation. Consult the tire manufacturer fo...
A relatively new addition to the speed rating chart, tires with speed rating “W” can achieve a maximum sustained speed of 168 mph (270 kph). SPEED RATING Z A“Z” rating can mean different things. While it nearly always means a high performance tire for high-performing sports cars, “...
On the chart, you can see how today’s Load Ranges correspond to the older Ply Rating system. And why isn’t there an “I” or a “K” Load Range? Just to avoid confusion. An “I” might, depending on the typeface, look like the numeral “1″ and “K” is a very common abbre...
“The GCWR and the tires/rims are the same for a 250/2500 and 350/3500 vehicle…” When reading the 2013 Ford truck towing capacity chart (shown below), some of the F250 and F350 vehicles have the same GCWR. When this occurs, it could be because both vehicles have identical powertrain...
Not only is a heavy load difficult to control on the road, but several other components could also be at risk. For example, the braking systems may overheat and fail, reducing or even eliminating the possibility of safely slowing or stopping your vehicle. The tires may not be able to ...
The rear tires may not be able to handle the extra weight, potentially causing a blow out situation. Overloaded and overstressed components within the vehicle's rear suspension system could bend or even break, causing you to lose control on the road. As you can see, an assortment of ...
thankless job, and I did not have a life outside my job. After about 5 years they took away our company vehicles and made us buy our own vehicles.I put several thousand miles on my own vehicle and barely got enough reimbursement to pay for gas, let alone insurance, tires, and upkeep...
For example, if the vehicle is too heavy, the brakes may not be substantial enough to slow down or stop the vehicle effectively; the suspension components can become ineffective or possibly even break under the added strain and tires that are overloaded generate more heat, making them more ...
Not only is a heavy load difficult to control on the road, but several other components could also be at risk. For example, the braking systems may overheat and fail, reducing or even eliminating the possibility of safely slowing or stopping your vehicle. The tires may not be able to ...