Pickup Tires
Pickup tires in passenger-metric and LT construction for work and dual-use pickups, in highway and all-terrain patterns, specified by load index and ply rating.
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About pickup tires
Pickup tires need to handle both empty running and heavy payloads, often on mixed road surfaces. Many Japanese pickups leave the factory on passenger-metric or light-load tires suited for private use, while work use calls for LT construction with higher load capacity.
Usage segments
- Private and lifestyle pickups – highway-terrain or all-terrain tires with a focus on comfort and appearance, often in 17- and 18-inch sizes.
- Work pickups – LT tires in 15- and 16-inch sizes with higher ply ratings for load-carrying, common in agriculture, construction and delivery.
- Cab-chassis and tray pickups – regularly loaded to or beyond payload rating; load index and inflation pressure are critical.
Specifications
- Size: for example 245/70R16, 265/65R17 or LT215/75R15, and older numeric sizes on some work vehicles.
- Load index and speed symbol: LT tires show dual load indexes for single and dual rear fitment.
- Ply rating or load range: 6PR, 8PR and 10PR are common for work pickups.
- Pattern: highway rib, H/T, A/T; commercial patterns emphasize tread life and even wear.
Failure drivers
Overloading, underinflation, heat, rough roads and road hazards cause sidewall damage, heat separation and irregular wear. A passenger-type tire run overloaded is at particular risk. Workshops should inflate LT tires according to load, not passenger-car pressures.
Applications
Pickups such as the Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota Hilux vary in OE tire sizes by grade, 2WD/4WD and market. See 4x4 tires for off-road patterns.
Buying & specification guide
- Size notation, including LT prefix where required.
- Load index matched to vehicle use; for work pickups, prefer LT load ranges over passenger-metric tires.
- Ply rating: 6PR, 8PR or 10PR according to typical payload.
- Pattern: highway rib for high-mileage road use; A/T for mixed roads.
- Certification and maximum age at shipment.
- Tube-type options: some older numeric sizes are still used with tubes in certain markets; confirm TL or TT.
- Container planning: request loading quantities per size and plan mixed-size loads.
- Grade tiers: carry a commercial-grade LT line for fleets alongside a comfort-oriented line for private buyers.
- Communication: point-of-sale guidance on inflation by load reduces claims from overloaded vehicles.
- Sets of four or five: many pickup buyers replace all tires at once, including the spare. Plan stock depth per size in multiples that support full-set sales.
- Wheel compatibility: when customers change from OE 17- or 18-inch sizes to 15- or 16-inch LT sizes for work use, confirm brake caliper clearance and wheel load rating.
Export supply
Pickup Tires can be quoted on FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA or EXW terms and combined with other product groups in a single consolidated container. Send part numbers, quantities and destination port for a validated quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Should work pickups use LT tires?
For vehicles that regularly carry heavy loads, LT tires are generally the better choice because their construction supports higher loads and resists heat and sidewall damage. For light private use, passenger-type tires ride more comfortably.
Why does an LT tire show two load indexes?
The first load index applies to single fitment; the second applies to dual fitment on vehicles with twin rear wheels.