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Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type
Tires

LT type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type
tires. These differences are
described below.

Note: Tire Quality Grades do not
apply to this type of tire.

A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that is intended for service on light
trucks.

B. Load Range/Load Inflation
Limits:
Indicates the tire’s
load-carrying capabilities and its
inflation limits.

C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the
maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual, defined
as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle).

D. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the
maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single,
defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle.

A

B

C

B

D

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Wheels and Tires

2015 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2014
USA
(fus)

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