Ply Ratings
What Is the Tire Ply Rating and Why Does It Matter? In a nutshell, the tire ply rating provides you with a guideline as to the tire’s strength and capacity, providing information about its ability to hold air pressure and carry weight. The ply rating identifies the maximum load the tire can carry safely when it’s inflated to industry-specified pressure. Keep in mind, it’s not the tire itself that does the carrying, but rather the air contained inside the tire. So,...
