Load Index vs. Load Range: What’s the Difference?

When you look at the sidewall of a tire, there are a couple of indicators of the tire’s load-carrying capacity that you should pay attention to. The Load Index is listed as a number after the tire size, and the tire’s load range, represented by a letter. Do you know the difference between them, though? Let’s find out in this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video.
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[@wildmanofthewynooch7028]

Great video great information

[@TireReview]

Thanks for watching!

[@christinebridges5700]

So, if the tire being advertised does NOT have load range 'E' listed, but DOES read "10 ply", it is then load range 'E'?

[@AA-zs7jw]

My tire load index is 93H
Can I go for a 97H? That's the winter tire size I found!

[@dtkywtan]

Yes. Higher Load Inex (the numbers) is generally better. Just like Speed Ratings (the letters), we don't normally drive that fast, but higher upper limit for better safety. For example, even a small economical car with T rated tires should withstand up to 118 mph of driving speed.

[@Nutgun360]

E4 with a circle around it isn't the load range indicator.... That's the mark they put on tires to show that it's specifically designed for the European market. If you're going to make an informative video to try to teach people these things, at least know your stuff....