Section 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.Utah Admin. Code R909-2-6
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-21, effective 10/10/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 12/12/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-02, effective 12/31/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-23, effective 11/12/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-02, effective 1/10/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/22/2024