Utah Admin. Code R909-2-6 - Tire Load Provisions

(1) In circumstances where weight limitations are based on tire width, the manufacturer's size, as indicated on the sidewall will be used to determine the maximum tire width:

(a) for non-permitted or legal vehicles, no tire may exceed 600 pounds per inch of tire width as indicated on the sidewall;

(b) tire loading on vehicles requiring a Divisible Overweight Permit must not exceed 500 pounds per inch of tire width for tires 11 inches wide or greater;

(c) tires that are greater than 11 inches but less than 14 inches must have a weight limit not to exceed 5,500 pounds;

(d) tires less than 11 inches wide may not exceed 450 pounds per inch of tire width; and

(e) except as provided in Section R909-2-6, single axle loading may not exceed 20,000 pounds, and tandem axle loading must not exceed 34,000 pounds.

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Utah Admin. Code R909-2-6

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-21, effective 10/10/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 12/12/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-02, effective 12/31/2019 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-23, effective 11/12/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-02, effective 1/10/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/22/2024