Tyre Load Index Chart

Tyre load index is a numeral value indicating the maximum load weight that each tyre is able to carry. The maximum capacity per tyre is indicated in kilogram (kg). Load rating and speed index should be looked at together when buying new tyres.

The higher the tyre's load index number, the heavier the load capacity. Example: a load index of 62 can carry up to 265kg per tyre in comparison to a load index of 126 that can carry up to 1 700kg per tyre.

 

How Do I Find My Vehicle's Load Index?

The load index is normally indicated after the diameter reading, before the speed rating on the tyre's sidewall. Example: 205/55R16 91V where "91" is the load index and "V" is the speed rating. It's important to check your user manual for the vehicle manufacturer recommended load index suited for your vehicle's weight and usage.

 

What is XL?

XL indicates "Extra Load" or reinforced tyres designed for heavier vehicles. XL tyres have a greater load capacity due to their design, making it possible for higher air pressure to be maintained within the tyre.

 

Tyre Load Index Chart Table

Load Index	Load in kg		Load Index	Load in kg		Load Index	Load in kg
62	265		84	500		106	950
63	272		85	515		107	975
64	280		86	530		108	1000
65	290		87	545		109	1030
66	300		88	560		110	1060
67	307		89	580		111	1090
68	315		90	600		112	1120
69	325		91	615		113	1150
70	335		92	630		114	1180
71	345		93	650		115	1215
72	355		94	670		116	1250
73	365		95	690		117	1285
74	375		96	710		118	1320
75	387		97	730		119	1360
76	400		98	750		120	1400
77	412		99	775		121	1450
78	425		100	800		122	1500
79	437		101	825		123	1550
80	450		102	850		124	1600
81	462		103	875		125	1650
82	475		104	900		126	1700
83	487		105	925

 

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