What does LT tire mean?
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Tire with LT stands for Light Truck tire, indicating that it is a tire designed for light-duty trucks used for cargo transportation. Light truck tires utilize stronger steel wires with smaller gaps between them, arranged more densely to resist punctures and offer better impact resistance. In terms of structure, they can be divided into two types: radial tires and bias tires; based on tread patterns, they can be categorized into four types: ribbed pattern tires, transverse pattern tires, mixed pattern tires, and off-road pattern tires. By pressure resistance, there is one type called run-flat tires; by size, they can be divided into full-size spare tires and compact spare tires; according to vehicle types, they can be classified into eight categories: PC (passenger car) tires, LT (light truck) tires, TB (truck and bus) tires, AG (agricultural vehicle) tires, OTR (off-the-road) tires, ID (industrial vehicle) tires, AC (aircraft) tires, and MC (motorcycle) tires. Tire maintenance methods include: regularly cleaning stones from tire grooves; minimizing exposure to direct sunlight; promptly checking tire pressure; paying attention to suspension maintenance; periodically inspecting front wheel alignment; and adopting careful driving habits by choosing smooth road surfaces, avoiding objects that may puncture or scratch tires, and steering clear of chemical spills that could corrode tires.