As a result, tire shopping can be intimidating. Metric and standard sizing, LT versus P Metric, load range and rating—it can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We are here to help you ...

The maximum load range (rather than rating) of an LT tire is designated by a letter that corresponds to ... More rotating mass means poorer acceleration and braking, and is harder on parts.

It's also possible that you have no idea what those words mean. It might surprise ... but the number and letter assignments for ply and load range are typically noted among a tire's specs page ...