The Ultimate Guide to Tire Load Ratings for Lawn Mowers, Trailers, and ATVs

Understanding tire load ratings is essential for both safety and performance—whether you're mowing, hauling, or off-roading. At Antego Tire & Wheel, we believe informed customers make the best choices, so we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you decode tire load ranges for lawn mowers, trailers, and ATVs.

✅ What Is a Tire Load Rating?

A tire load rating is the maximum weight a tire can support when properly inflated. It’s listed on the tire sidewall and plays a crucial role in:

Preventing tire blowouts
Extending tread life
Ensuring optimal equipment performance

Using tires that don’t meet your equipment’s weight requirements can lead to premature wear or catastrophic failure.

🔎 Why Load Ratings Matter for You

Whether you're hauling heavy loads on your utility trailer or maintaining acres with your riding mower, knowing your load range keeps your gear operating safely and efficiently.

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📊 Tire Load Range Chart

Here’s a breakdown of the most common load ranges for small equipment tires.

Load Range	Ply Rating	Max Load Capacity (lbs)	Typical Use	PSI (Cold)
B	4 Ply	590 – 715	Push mowers, small utility carts	30
C	6 Ply	900 – 1,200	Riding mowers, small trailers	50
D	8 Ply	1,220 – 1,520	Utility trailers, heavy-duty ATVs	65
E	10 Ply	1,520 – 1,820+	Dual-axle trailers, UTVs	80

🛠️ Note: Always verify the PSI and weight requirements listed in your equipment manual.

🚜 Lawn Mower Tire Ratings Explained

For lawn mowers, the load rating must align with both weight distribution and terrain type.

Front tires often carry steering weight, so lighter ratings are okay.
Rear tires on zero-turn and garden tractors bear most of the load and need a higher rating—especially with attachments.

Popular lawn mower sizes like 15x6.00-6 or 20x10.00-8 usually fall into Load Range B or C.

🚚 Trailer Tire Load Capacity Tips

Trailer tires are often misunderstood. Many customers mistakenly pair trailer axles with low-rated tires. Don’t make this mistake.

A Load Range D tire with a 1,320 lb rating, for example, supports 2,640 lbs per axle.
Always match or exceed your gross trailer weight (GTW) requirements.

Pro tip: Radial trailer tires tend to carry heavier loads with better tread wear.

🏞️ ATV Tire Load Ratings

ATVs demand a balanced approach—too soft and you risk sidewall failure; too stiff and you lose ride comfort.

Trail and recreation ATVs: Load Range B–C
Utility ATVs or those pulling trailers: Load Range C–D

Choose a tire with a higher ply rating if you haul cargo or ride rough terrain.

🔧 Final Tips for Choosing the Right Load Range

Match the rating to the heaviest load your tire will carry.
Don’t exceed max PSI—this inflates danger, not performance.
Buy from trusted brands like Antego—we precision engineer tires that meet or exceed industry standards.

📍 Shop Load-Rated Tires from Antego

We offer a full selection of Load Range B, C, and D tires for lawn mowers, trailers, ATVs, and more. Built tough. Shipped fast. Trusted by OEMs nationwide.

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