Posted on 9/30/2026
The truck needs tires, and two sets in the same size carry different load ratings. One costs less; the other is described as heavier-duty. With tools in the bed during the week and a trailer on some weekends, choosing by appearance or a sales label doesn't tell you which set fits the job. Start with the truck and what it actually carries. Tire capacity is one part of the limit, alongside the vehicle, axles, wheels, and towing equipment. Buying a tire with a higher rating cannot make an overloaded truck acceptable or fix a load placed poorly in the bed. Start With the Vehicle's Labels and Specifications The tire information label identifies the original tire size and recommended cold pressures. The certification label provides vehicle and axle weight ratings. Read the labels on the actual truck rather than relying on specifications for a similar model, since configuration and equipment affect available capacity. Gross vehicle weight rating is the permitted t ... read more