Load Rating… you’ve heard us talk about it, we’ve even made a few videos about it! But, does it really matter when you’re in the process of selecting a wheel? Is it just an arbitrary number, or will glossing over a wheel’s load rating when you’re shopping around end up in a headache later on down the road? (pun intended)

As we see vehicles getting heavier and heavier, considering a wheel’s load rating is more important than it ever was before for car enthusiasts. Whether you’re car is built for the street or for the track, load rating is a number.

Simply put, a wheel’s Load Rating indicates the maximum static load that the wheel is designed to carry. Finding out what load rating you need for your car is easy as well! Let’s dive into exactly what you need to know about Load Rating and why it’s more important now than ever to pay attention to this number.