Date:         Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:11:01 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Commercial tire?
Comments: To: Pat <psdooley@verizon.net>
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Well, I didn't ask, but that is what I was uncertain about.  Thank you for explaining.  mcneely

---- Pat <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> If you are asking why 2 load index numbers are given for one tire, the lower
> number is specified if the tires are run as pairs or "duals".
> Commercial tires usually have 2 load indexes as they are often run on dual
> wheel axle trucks.
> Found some info in this thread:
> http://www.expeditersonline.com/trucking/Truck_Topics_1/The_Tool_Box_-_Tires
> _printer.html
>
> it's regarding semi's, but the concept is the same.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Dave Mcneely
> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 10:24 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Commercial tire?
>
>
> I run 195R14 C  tires front and rear.  The load index on the sidewall is
> 106/104.  I am unsure why this is given as it is...
>

--
David McNeely