Load Index (LI)
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The load capacity index can be found on the sidewall of the tire. It provides information about the maximum load that the tire can bear.
The load capacity index is located in the size designation, e.g. 195/65 R 15 91T, of the tire. It is indicated on the tire as a code according to ETRTO. The following table shows the load capacity index used at VW with the corresponding load capacity of the tires.
| Load Index | Maximum Load of Tire in kg |
|---|---|
| 75 | 387 kg (853 lbs) |
| 78 | 425 kg (937 lbs) |
| 79 | 437 kg (963 lbs) |
| 80 | 450 kg (992 lbs) |
| 81 | 462 kg (1019 lbs) |
| 82 | 475 kg (1047 lbs) |
| 83 | 487 kg (1074 lbs) |
| 84 | 500 kg (1102 lbs) |
| 85 | 515 kg (1135 lbs) |
| 86 | 530 kg (1169 lbs) |
| 87 | 545 kg (1202 lbs) |
| 88 | 560 kg (1235 lbs) |
| 89 | 580 kg (1279 lbs) |
| 90 | 600 kg (1322 lbs) |
| 91 | 615 kg (1356 lbs) |
| 92 | 630 kg (1389 lbs) |
| 93 | 650 kg (1433 lbs) |
| 94 | 670 kg (1477 lbs) |
| 95 | 690 kg (1521 lbs) |
| 96 | 710 kg (1565 lbs) |
| 97 | 730 kg (1609 lbs) |
| 98 | 750 kg (1654 lbs) |
| 99 | 775 kg (1709 lbs) |
| 100 | 800 kg (1764 lbs) |
| 101 | 825 kg (1819 lbs) |
| 102 | 850 kg (1873 lbs) |
| 103 | 875 kg (1929 lbs) |
| 104 | 900 kg (1984 lbs) |
| 110 | 1060 kg (2337 lbs) |
| 112 | 1120 kg (2469 lbs) |