tire load index
INFO CENTER Load Index. The load index is an assigned number ranging from 0 to 279 that corresponds with the load-carrying capacity of a tire. Most passenger car tire load indices range from 75 to 105 - although some passenger tires carry more. Installers.
P195/60R15 87S - The load index (87) is the tire size's assigned numerical value used to compare relative load carrying capabilities. In the case of our example the 87 identifies the tires ability to carry approximately 1,201 pounds. The higher the tire's load index number, the greater its load carrying capacity.