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Light Truck vs Passenger car tires: what you should know
Story and photos by Paul Williams
Heavy-duty work requires a heavy-duty tire. It's for this reason that many pickup trucks don't come with Original Equipment (OE) passenger car, or "P-metric" tires. Instead, Original Equipment tires for consumer trucks, especially the bigger ones, are often designated "Light Truck" or LT-metric.
Truck tires (LT-metric) have more rigid sidewalls, and typically feature stronger construction. They're rated for higher pressures and are specifically designed to withstand the considerable weight of a fully loaded rig, along with potentially severe towing demands. They enable you to maximize control over your vehicle when operating it under load.
In comparison, P-metric tires are typically designed for a quiet, smooth ride
Story and photos by Paul Williams
Heavy-duty work requires a heavy-duty tire. It's for this reason that many pickup trucks don't come with Original Equipment (OE) passenger car, or "P-metric" tires. Instead, Original Equipment tires for consumer trucks, especially the bigger ones, are often designated "Light Truck" or LT-metric.
Truck tires (LT-metric) have more rigid sidewalls, and typically feature stronger construction. They're rated for higher pressures and are specifically designed to withstand the considerable weight of a fully loaded rig, along with potentially severe towing demands. They enable you to maximize control over your vehicle when operating it under load.
In comparison, P-metric tires are typically designed for a quiet, smooth ride
