What does the C mean on 235 65R16C tires?
Euro-metric Commercial Vehicle tires are identified with a C adjacent to their size designation’s rim diameter, such as 235/65R16C. It is very important the C suffix NOT be mistaken as the more traditional Load Range C used in conjunction with LT-metric tires. The C-Type tire, on the other hand, is specifically meant as a commercial-rated tire, with a higher load rating for a given size than many LT tires. These C-Type tires will show the letter “C” immediately after the wheel diameter in the tire code.For example, a C load range indicates that a tire is equivalent to a 6-ply construction tire.
What are C-rated tires good for?
C-Type tires are tires designed for certain cargo vans, specifically meant to handle high loads. C-Type tires are designed to accommodate the heavy loads that modern, European-style cargo vans require. This C-Type tire classification originated in Europe and is now also on vehicles sold in North America. C range tires are generally a safe bet for smaller and medium-sized trailers, but if you suspect that your load capacity will exceed what your C range tires can safely support, you may want to consider D range tires.C load range tires with a tire pressure of 50 psi, a c range tire with a diameter of 14” can support a load of about 1,700 pounds per tire.Fitting C and LT tyres on cars Fitting heavier van tyres on cars and small vans (assuming they fit) definitely isn’t recommended for two reasons. First of all, C-type tyres may be designed to take a higher load, but they are also designed to travel at lower speeds.C range tires are generally a safe bet for smaller and medium-sized trailers, but if you suspect that your load capacity will exceed what your C range tires can safely support, you may want to consider D range tires.