Tire load rating question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Smoke 'em · 07-13-2015, 05:34 PM

Hello to all. I want to give the Hankook evo 2s a try but I need to find out if I would be alright running a 275/30/21 on the rears. I have the factory 21s 8.5/9.5. The thing is that the guy at a tire store, that will remain anonymous, told me that the load rating is too low. First he tried to tell me that it would not fit my rim but then I told him it is specifically for 9 to 10" rims. He said oh and then started talking about the load rating. The thing about that is that he tells me factory front is rated at 100 and rears are 103. I then asked him why it was ok for him to put a 96 on the front but it was not ok for him to put a 98 on the back. So I thought I would ask here because I really feel he is just trying to up sale me. Also sorry if something like this has already been posted. I am on break at work and didn't have time to go through all of the search results.

JimE · 07-14-2015, 01:24 PM

When in doubt check out Tirerack.com

I don't see a reference to load rating as you noted. The Hankook Ventus Evo2's listed at TireRack are list as:

Size: 275/30ZR21 98Y XL

SL = standard load XL = Extreme load

Soloshawn · 07-14-2015, 08:13 PM

I had the same problem when I brought in my standard 285/45 9's and 10's. I changed them all around to Pirelli P Zeros's to a 285/35 10's and Discount Tire told me that they could not mount them because of the liability load problem. So I had them mounted at a private shop. they told me to keep them at 40 PSI.

Smoke 'em · 07-15-2015, 02:48 AM

Thank you both and I also checked on Tire Rack as well.

Rudy@Tirerack · 07-15-2015, 03:39 PM

XL = Extra Load.

Let me know if I can help with any further clarifications.

07-13-2015, 05:34 PM	#1
Smoke 'em There's always a faster 1 Drives: (-,-) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 201	Tire load rating question Hello to all. I want to give the Hankook evo 2s a try but I need to find out if I would be alright running a 275/30/21 on the rears. I have the factory 21s 8.5/9.5. The thing is that the guy at a tire store, that will remain anonymous, told me that the load rating is too low. First he tried to tell me that it would not fit my rim but then I told him it is specifically for 9 to 10" rims. He said oh and then started talking about the load rating. The thing about that is that he tells me factory front is rated at 100 and rears are 103. I then asked him why it was ok for him to put a 96 on the front but it was not ok for him to put a 98 on the back. So I thought I would ask here because I really feel he is just trying to up sale me. Also sorry if something like this has already been posted. I am on break at work and didn't have time to go through all of the search results. __________________ Sometimes we forget Have you thanked a soldier lately? "I believe that a man wearing a helmet to protect our country, our lives, and our freedom should be paid more than a man wearing a helmet to protect a leather ball." --Anonymous-- Last edited by Smoke 'em; 07-14-2015 at 01:40 AM.

07-14-2015, 01:24 PM	#2
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	When in doubt check out Tirerack.com I don't see a reference to load rating as you noted. The Hankook Ventus Evo2's listed at TireRack are list as: Size: 275/30ZR21 98Y XL SL = standard load XL = Extreme load

07-15-2015, 02:48 AM	#4
Smoke 'em There's always a faster 1 Drives: (-,-) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 201	Thank you both and I also checked on Tire Rack as well. __________________ Sometimes we forget Have you thanked a soldier lately? "I believe that a man wearing a helmet to protect our country, our lives, and our freedom should be paid more than a man wearing a helmet to protect a leather ball." --Anonymous--

07-14-2015, 08:13 PM	#3
Soloshawn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 191	I had the same problem when I brought in my standard 285/45 9's and 10's. I changed them all around to Pirelli P Zeros's to a 285/35 10's and Discount Tire told me that they could not mount them because of the liability load problem. So I had them mounted at a private shop. they told me to keep them at 40 PSI.

07-15-2015, 03:39 PM	#5
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	XL = Extra Load. Let me know if I can help with any further clarifications.