Eric,

Search engines are your friend.

https://www.lesschwab.com/article/tires/tire-size-explained-reading-the-sidewall.html

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a16580427/how-to-read-a-tire-sidewall/

https://www.tireindustry.org/resources/consumer-education/consumer-safety-overview/reading-a-tire-sidewall/

https://www.discounttire.com/learn/reading-tire-sidewall

https://continentaltire.com/learn/how-read-your-tire-sidewall

https://www.michelinman.com/auto/auto-tips-and-advice/tires-101/tire-markings-explained

> On Nov 18, 2024, at 6:32 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Starting a new thread as the original seems to be hijacked.
> 
> Next thing I’m hoping folks can share with me is how to understand the numbers on the tire that indicate load rating.  And if this or something else will help me figure out what type of side wall strength I can expect.
> 
> Also, how to keep the tire from expanding in the side wall near the slider door. 
> 
> It would be great to hear what tire size folks are using that they find fit well and like. 
> 
> Not a judgment on what is best just some real world experience. 
> 
> I could compare this to what I have and what Karl and Dennis have shared.
> 
> Eric Caron