Tire load index?

[sflrainmaker01]

I am narrowing down the tire search to a pair of 265 50 18's Nitto 555's. I am a bit leary of the 295's on stock wheels. Plus, I don't know how long it will be before I get my Eaton swap done on this car (or maybe just buy a Trilogy car later).
Anyway, Walmart seems to have a really good deal on these tires. However, the last time I tried to have some different size tires put on my Mustang there, they wouldn't do it because of some factory tire rating issue. So, on their site it says this:
"WARNING: For safety reasons, Walmart will not install tires with a load index below that of your vehicle's Original Equipment (OE) tires. Please make sure that the tires you select meet the load index requirements for your vehicle."
What does that mean and how could it apply to me buying the 265's instead of the stock size?

[RubberCtyRauder]

According to the internet, tirerack.com and discount tire.com The original BFG 245-55-18 has a load rating of 103 and the NItto 555 in 265-50-18 has load rating of 103 so good to go in my book...Check the door sticker to see what it says about load rating.

[Zack]

103 ride the best, all around

[sflrainmaker01]

The car is at home, today. Drove the truck to work. On Walmart's site it said the "Load Index Translation = 1929 lbs."

Thanks for the input so far!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Tire load index 103 = 1929 lbs.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoLoadIndex.dos

[sflrainmaker01]

Tire load index 103 = 1929 lbs.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoLoadIndex.dos


Is that what is on the car too?

[RubberCtyRauder]

Is that what is on the car too?

Yes, i listed above..that BFG TA KDWS is load index 103

[sflrainmaker01]

Thanks guys! :beer:

[Krytin]

103 ride the best, all around

+1 on this^^^
Running Nitto Motivos in 255/45-18 on all 4. These tire are available in the 99 and 103 load range - get the 103 range!!