Load Capacity
The load carrying capacity of the replacement tires must always equal or exceed the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires.
The replacement tire must have a maximum load carrying capacity equal to or greater than the maximum load carrying capacity of the original equipment tire. Refer to the tire placard on the vehicle for the recommended inflation pressures of the original equipment size tires. These pressures must be maintained as a minimum. Do not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. Tires which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable loads will build up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire destruction.
Do not exceed the gross axle weight ratings for any axle on your vehicle. Consult the vehicle placard and/or owner's manual to determine the gross axle weight rating. Following the loading instructions of the vehicle manufacturer should insure that the tires are not overloaded.
Replacing original equipment light truck tire with passenger tire
If you replace an original equipment light truck tire with a passenger car
tire, you cannot install a passenger car tire which has the same "maximum
load" rating as the light truck tire (which is shown on the sidewall of the
light truck tire identified on the vehicle manufacturer's tire placard).
The replacement passenger tire must have a "maximum load" rating of at least
10% greater than the original equipment light truck tire specified on the vehicle
placard.
If you have any questions, please contact your local tire dealer or call Cooper Tire at 1-800-854-6288.