What does lt mean on tires?
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Tire lt refers to light truck tires. Light truck tires are classified according to the type of vehicle: 1. PC passenger car tires; 2. TB truck and bus tires; 3. AG agricultural vehicle tires; 4. OTR engineering vehicle tires; 5. ID industrial vehicle tires; 6. AC aircraft tires; 7. MC motorcycle tires. Car tires are one of the important components of a car, directly in contact with the road surface and working together with the car suspension to cushion the impact during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving, ensuring good adhesion between the wheels and the road surface, improving the car's traction, braking, and off-road performance, and bearing the weight of the car.
I often see the LT marking on the side of tires, which actually stands for 'Light Truck' in English. It's specifically designed for pickups, SUVs, or vans because these vehicles need to carry heavy loads or drive on rough roads. Last time I went off-roading, my old SUV had regular tires, and it was bumpy as hell on the rugged mountain roads. After switching to LT tires, it became noticeably more stable—not only did the load capacity double, but the thicker sidewalls also made it less prone to blowouts. However, LT tires also have drawbacks, like more road noise and slightly higher fuel consumption. If you're just driving in the city and not using an SUV, there's no need to switch, or you'll just waste money and have a rougher ride. In short, choosing the right tires for your vehicle is key. When buying a car, pay more attention to the tire specifications—don’t just focus on looks.
