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Metric Conversion Chart / Maximum Legal Tire Weight
        Maximum Axle Weights

Critical Axles: In Order of Importance


1
Outer 1st Thru Last

2
Inner 2nd Thru Last

3
Intermediate 1st to Last Drive
* Must meet Federal Bridge Formula
    length limits

Metric Conversion Chart for Maximum Legal Tire Weight

        Metric Tire Size
Nominal Width (inches)Weight (pounds per tire)
215/75R17.5 8.512,000 lbs
225/70R19.5 9.012,000 lbs
235/80R22.5 9.012,000
245/70R19.510.013,000
255/70R22.510.013,000
255/80R22.510.013,000
275/80R22.511.015,000
295/80R22.512.016,000
315/80R22.513.017,000
385/65R22.515.020,000 (Interstate)
22,000 (non-Interstate)
425/65R22.516.520,000 (Interstate)
22,000 (non-Interstate)
445/65R22.518.020,000 (Interstate)
22,000 (non-Interstate)

Maximum Allowable Axle Weights for Single Mounted Various Size Tires
Metric Min/Max= InchesWeight Allowed
191 - 215
= 8 inches
11,000 lbs
216 – 241
= 9 inches
12,000 lbs
242 – 266
= 10 inches
13,000 lbs
267 – 291
= 11 inches
15,000 lbs
292 – 317
= 12 inches
16,000 lbs
318 – 342
= 13 inches
17,000 lbs
343 – 368
= 14 inches
19,000 lbs
369 +
= 15 + inches
20,000 lbs (Interstate)
22,000 lbs (non-Interstate)