AnswerJack,I think you be confused. First, its all about load carrying capacity not plies. Every light vehicle sold in the US has placard that indicates the original tire size and load range. Post back if you need help sorting this out. Add to this Answer Ask Question Rate this Answer Was this answer helpful? Not at 12345 Related ArticlesMotor Vehicle RecallsMotor Vehicle RecallsEnergy Conservation Tip Check Your Tire PressureTiresOffroad Tires FAQ. That information equates to load carrying capacity, and this should not be reduced without very careful consideration.
That information equates to load carrying capacity, and this should not be reduced without very careful consideration.
They have been using ply tires and are beigh instructed to replace them with less expensive ply tires.
So suggest you start there. But ton trucks typically have Load Range tires, so called ply tires. That information equates to load carrying capacity, and this should not be reduced without very careful consideration. The ton trucks can haul up to 10,000 lb loads. In fact, these tires do not have actual plies, typically it is plies polyester and steel belts. So you need to look for things1 The vehicle placard and what it says there for size and inflation pressure. 2 The new tire size and load range.
They have been using ply tires and are beigh instructed to replace them with less expensive ply tires. So suggest you start there. But ton trucks typically have Load Range tires, so called ply tires. Add to this Answer Ask Question Rate this Answer Was this answer helpful? Not at 12345 Related ArticlesMotor Vehicle RecallsMotor Vehicle RecallsEnergy Conservation Tip Check Your Tire PressureTiresOffroad Tires FAQ. AnswerJack,I think you be confused. First, its all about load carrying capacity not plies. Every light vehicle sold in the US has placard that indicates the original tire size and load range.
In fact, these tires do not have actual plies, typically it is plies polyester and steel belts. So you need to look for things1 The vehicle placard and what it says there for size and inflation pressure.
My concern for the driver and all those who could potentially be affected, am looking for the technical manufactures data on how to know what is safe and what is not. So suggest you start there. But ton trucks typically have Load Range tires, so called ply tires. Add to this Answer Ask Question Rate this Answer Was this answer helpful?