Load Index
The load index is a numerical code on the tyre sidewall that indicates the maximum weight the tyre can safely carry when properly inflated. For example, a load index of 91 means the tyre can support 615kg. Commercial vehicles require tyres with higher load indices to safely carry their payloads. Using tyres with an incorrect load index is both dangerous and illegal in the UK.
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