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CANADIAN TIRE REFERENCE

Tire Load Index 79

Tire load index 79 corresponds to 437 kg or about 963 lb per tire. See its meaning, adjacent indices and important replacement cautions.

LOAD INDEX79
MAXIMUM MASS437 kg
IMPERIAL963 lb

What tire load index 79 means

Load index 79 corresponds to a reference maximum mass of 437 kilograms (963 pounds) for one tire under the conditions defined by the applicable tire standard. It is not the vehicle's payload rating.

Replacement safety

Use the vehicle manufacturer’s placard and owner documentation. Size, load capacity, pressure, speed capability and axle requirements must all be verified; never select a replacement from this number alone.

Related load indices

Index 78Index 80Complete table

Source and limitations

Reference mass is derived from the load-capacity table in UNECE Regulation No. 30. Operating conditions and other tire standards can affect application. Review the source regulation.