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Who Decides the Load Capacity of a Tire
Posted by Tim on November 26, 2005
I’d like to know a little more about the FET tax. I know how it is calculated on the load carrying capacity of the tire, however, is it the capacity printed on the tire or does the government decide what the load carrying capacity should be for a given size?
Actually, in the US, tires standards are set by the Tire and Rim Association. This organization is composed of representatives of all the major tire and wheel manufacturers. Load carrying capacities are standardized by size and load range.