Tire Load Range Sl Vs Xl

An sl rated tire has its maximum load capacity at an inflation pressure of 35 psi.

Tire load range sl vs xl. Tire load ranges inflation pressure assigned for maximum load ratings p metric light load ll 35 psi standard load sl 35 psi extra load xl 41 psi light truck load range c lrc 50 psi load range d lrd 65 psi load range e lre 80. Tire load ranges inflation pressure assigned for maximum load ratings p metric light load ll 35 psi standard load sl 35 psi extra load xl 41 psi light truck load range. Xl tires can carry a heavier load when inflated to 41 psi. Lt sized tires featuring section widths of 305mm 12 50 or wider have their maximum loads and cold tire pressures rated at.

Listed below are the air pressures at which maximum load is rated for popular p metric and lt tires. This designation has nothing to do with their load index which determines the maximum weight a tire can carry but rather notes whether or not the. P metric sized tires tires with sizes starting with a p such as p235 75r15 are given a load range rating of either sl or xl. Feb 28 2013 at 3 49 pm 1.

Discussion in lr3 started by mayday247 feb 28 2013. Tire load question sl vs xl 111 112. When it comes to passenger tires there are two types of load capacities to consider. Standard load sl and extra load xl.

Maximum load is rated for popular p metric and lt tires. Your money your choice good luck with findings cheers. Lt metric lt flotation and lt numeric tires are branded with their load range load range e or lre or their ply rating 10 ply rated on their sidewalls and list their appropriate load range letter in their descriptions as lt245 75r 16 e 7 50r 15 d or 31x10 50r 15 c.