Tire Load Rating (84)

[itsonlygeorge]

Im looking at tires in the following sizes:

205/40r17
205/45r17
215/40r17

and all i can find have an 84 load rating.

The stock recommended size and rating are 195/65r14 and have an 89 load index.

Am I safe to run an 84 load tire long distance? I plan to drive Maine to Utah.





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[Herr Faust Schinken]

Are you ever planning to load your car up past 4400lbs? If not than you are probably okay

[itsonlygeorge]

Are you ever planning to load your car up past 4400lbs? If not than you are probably okay

8 pairs of skis, and a packed car for a 2400 mile trip? Yeah.

Also, it’s about the sidewall being able to take the weight of the car as it corners without blowing out.


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[varg]

Your car probably weighs ~2,800lbs. With 4 200lb passengers that would leave you with 800lbs for luggage before reaching 4,400lbs. I don't know if you could fit 800lbs of stuff in the trunk of an E30 without filling it with silly objects like cast iron cylinder heads or bags of cement. You certainly shouldn't be attacking Corners in a heavily loaded car in the snow so I don't think you'll have any problems. If you are really concerned about this, consider getting a set of smaller wheels and putting some tires of the proper load rating on them. I can't imagine low profile 17s are the best for a long trip which will involve snow.

[itsonlygeorge]

I’m looking for 215/45r17 winters. I think I can fit them with stock springs.


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