The top speed average tires can handle may not be as high as you think

Modern tires come with a speed rating, which dictates how fast you can safely travel. But on your family car, that number ...
Construction Equipment

Match load to tire inflation pressure

The most common misconception about load and inflation pressure is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of the tire is necessary to carry the weight of the vehicle. Although that ...
autoevolution

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Metris Vans Over Incorrect Tire Load Weight Capacity

Back in October 2018, the peeps at Daimler Vans USA identified a noncompliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 110. The problem boils down to P-metric tires fitted to 24 ...
Fleet Owner

Time to bust tire inflation-pressure myths

There are a lot of misconceptions about load and inflation pressure. Probably the most common is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of a tire is necessary to carry the vehicle’s ...
Truckinginfo

Steer Axle Weights Have Increased: Are Your Steer Tires up to the Challenge?

Underrated steer tires can be hazardous. Steer axle loads approaching 13,000 pounds are not uncommon today. Here’s one more thing for which we owe thanks to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: ...