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What does LT Mean on a Tire?

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Tire size is confusing. It’s even more if you have a light truck. Light truck tires have different usage. Moreover, light trucks have a different kinds of usage. For instance, some use them only for their aggressive appearance, some use them for hauling or towing.

So, tire manufacturers were aware of this situation and that’s why they’ve started to build LT tires.

Even though I didn’t say it, I guess you all understand that ‘LT’ means light truck. However, in my point of view, defining the usage for LT tires is more important than LT means. In this article, I’ll briefly explain what are LT tires and you can get the benefits of them. Let’s begin!

LT Tires

LT tires are specified light truck tires. You can easily determine them by checking the tire size(learn how to read it). If the tire has an ‘LT’ at the beginning of its size name, that means this tire is an LT tire. 

These tires have stronger and more durable sidewalls. Well, their internal tougher internal structure comes up with pros and cons.

Advantages

  • Can carry much more load than P-metric tires
  • Have stronger sidewalls
  • Due to their tough sidewalls, they’re ideal off-road tires
  • They’re better for hauling or towing

Disadvantages

  • Less cozy ride(doesn’t mean noisy but firm ride)
  • Can be disturbing on the highway, especially for all-terrain ones
  • Less fuel-efficient
  • Offers inferior mileage

Load Range Capacity of LT Tires

Unlike passenger tires, the carrying capacity of LT tires is generally evaluated by load range.

The load range is the historical version of the load index. Regarding this measurement, the load-carrying capacity of the tire is measured with the ply number of the tire. Well, this old-school method doesn’t work anymore.

The new generation tires can carry the same load with fewer plies. So, manufacturers use this metric for a different measurement. Maximum load pressure.

Well, that’s a wise move because maximum load pressure equals the carrying capacity. As a side note, the load is carried by air inside the tire, not by the tire itself.

LT vs P-Metric Tires

LT and P-Metric tires have the same tread but different internal structures. That basically means,

  • They have the same traction capability
  • They have the same winter capability
  • They have the same hydroplaning resistance

The above items are provided by tread type. Since both tires have the same tread pattern, these features are the same.

On the other hand, as I’ve mentioned before LT tires have a stronger internal structure. Therefore,

  • LT tires offer a less smooth ride
  • LT tires offer a slower steering response
  • LT tires offer lower wear life
  • LT tires offer higher load carrying capacity
  • LT tires have superior off-road capability
  • LT tires offer better cornering stability
  • LT tires are better for towing and hauling

LT and P-metric tires have different usage. While LT tires mainly focus on commercial usage or off-road, cozy driving and highway performance are the priorities for P-metric tires.

Conclusion

LT tires are a gift for light-truck users and off-road lovers. They create an option for you. For instance, if you just using your vehicle for daily driving, you can go with P-Metric tires which also have an aggressive appearance. If you need off-roading or carrying load, you can go with LT tires with a sacrifice from your comfort and mileage.

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

How to Check Tire Tread Depth with Penny?

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Deciding a new tire is important. Yet, it’s more important to know when to change your tires. As a former Bridgestone engineer, I can confidently say that the bad tire can save you, but the worn tire can’t.

Well, I can hear you saying how F1 cars don’t crash then. The answer is simple. The stickiness level of their tires is way much better than everyday life tires. So, don’t be under the illusion that.

I understand that you might prefer to loll about instead of going to the mechanic. Totally acceptable. However, there is a practical way to measure your tire tread depth. TIRE PENNY TEST!!

What is the Tire Penny Test?

The penny test is a tire measurement method that spots the dangerous tread depth. To perform this method, you don’t have to be an expert. You just need an Abraham Lincoln himself on the penny!

Though worth reminding, this test can’t give you your accurate tread depth but it can tell you are in danger or not.

How to Test a Tire with a Penny?

Tire Penny Test Chart

Now, it’s time to execute this test. I’m going to explain it step by step for a better understanding.

  1. Try to park your vehicle somewhere flat and make sure the handbrake is on
  2. Identify 2 or 3 spots. I generally do it from the right top side and left bottom side.
  3. Place the penny inside of the tread grooves upside down. In short, Lincoln’s head should get into tread first.
  4. Check if you can see Lincoln’s head. If you can see Lincoln’s head you’re fine. Though worth reminding, if you can only see the hairs, you’re close to replacing time.

The working principle of this test is elementary. Most states require a minimum of 2/32”(1.6 in millimeter) tread depth. Moreover, the same tread depth is also recommended for replacement by manufacturers.  So, the distance between Lincoln’s head and the edge of the penny is the same. So, if you can’t see Lincoln’s head you’re out.

Note: Winter tires need at least 4/32” tread depth. So, you can’t take this test for winter tires. In this case, you need a quarter(the distance between Washington’s head and the edge is 4/32”) and follow the same steps.

If you wanna learn more about quarter test –> https://simpletire.com/learn/tire-maintenance-safety/penny-tire-test-quarter-tire-test

If you want to check the requirements for your state –> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16854703/

Is it Accurate?

It depends on your expectations. It’s accurate to determine replacement time or legal requirements. However, you can’t measure the exact tread depth with this method.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a practical solution, the penny test in your services. However, the late-life stages of tires can be dangerous. If you consider the penny test, you’re in it. So, even if you pass the penny test, I still recommend going to see a mechanic in a short time.

DAMN! I don’t have a penny!

  • Check your tires have a wear bar or not
  • Try to find a gauge
  • Go mechanic! You’ll go there anyway!

DAMN! These tires are wearing out so quickly –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

How to Read Tire Size?

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Tire size contains tons of digits and letters. Moreover, some of these numbers aren’t the same unit. In a word, it’s confusing. Though, no worries, you gonna learn it from a former Bridgestone engineer. Let’s begin! 

How does Tire Size Work?

Tire size is the numbers and letters that are indicated on the tire sidewall. These digits and letters remark,

  • Tire Type
  • Tire Width
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Construction Type
  • Wheel Diameter
  • Load Index
  • Speed Index

Let’s assume that you’re going to buy a 315/70R17 tire and you’ve decided to go with Toyo Open Country AT3. When you check to tire’s sidewall, you’ll see,

LT 315/70R17  121/118S

Regarding this size,

LT: Indicates the type of tire 

315: Indicates the width of the tire

70: Indicates the aspect ratio of the tire

R: Indicates the construction type of tire

17: Indicates the wheel diameter of the tire

121/118: Indicates the load index of the tire(can be only one number like 121)

S: Indicates the speed index of the tire

Tire Type

LT 315/70R17  121/118S

Tire type is indicated at the beginning of the size. Tires have 4 different types.

  • P-Metric: The letter ‘P’ is referring P-metric sizes. P-metric sizes are used for SUVs, CUVs, sedans, coupes, and light-truck owners who want a cozy ride.
  • LT: LT means light-truck tire. These tires have stronger sidewalls and generally higher load index.
  • No letter: These tires indicate Euro-metric sizes. The load index and inflation pressure of these tires are slightly different than P-metric sizes. However, they’re interchangeable. (P-Metric vs Euro-Metric)

Tire Width

LT 315/70R17  121/118S

The three-digit numbers indicate the width of the tire. The measurement isn’t from edge to edge but from sidewall to sidewall. So, if you’ll measure your tire and see a lower number than the size, no worrise.

Aspect Ratio

LT 315/70R17  121/118S

This element defines sidewall height. But, it is in ratio form. If you want to know the real height of the sidewall, you have to multiply this ratio by tire width (315×0.70=220.5). Though worth reminding, the tire is a glove matter. Therefore, you need a two-section of sidewall if you want to real heigh of the tire.

Construction Type

LT 315/70R17  121/118S

The ‘R’ indicates the construction type of the tires. You can find two different types of construction types in the market.

  • R –> Means radial construction, it’s the newest and most efficient building method.
  • No letter: If you see a size something like 7.00-16, that means this tire has a cross-ply construction. Even though this construction type is more durable, it heats up so quickly and isn’t usable for any vehicle but tractors and old-school vehicles

Note: Ultra-high performance tires have ZR instead of R. That just means this tire is specific for high-speed usage(above 150mph).

Wheel Diameter

LT 315/70R17  121/118S

These two-digit numbers indicate the wheel diameter. Diameter is the only element that is used in the inch format.

Load Index

Tire Load Index Chart

LT 315/70R17  121/118S

The load index is one of the most important elements of tire size. It indicates the maximum load that a tire can carry for one axle. These numbers are converted to ‘LBS’ form(you can see the chart above).

You generally see one number instead of two(315/70R17 121S). The second three-digit number indicates the load index for dual usage. Well, the corresponding value of the second number multiplies by two to find load capacity for a dual axle.

Speed Index

Tire Speed Index Chart

This letter indicates the speed capacity of the tire. It’s generally equal to your vehicle’s top-speed capacity.

Since most vehicles don’t reach top speed, some people think that they can use tires with a lower speed index. Well, this isn’t recommended but it’s not dangerous unless you don’t pass over your tire’s speed limit. Though worth reminding, lower speed rating tires mostly have slower steering responses and inferior cornering stability.

Now, you know what these units mean. However, these numbers are meanless if you don’t know your tire size. The next step is finding your tire size.

How to Find My Tire Size?

Finding tire size was way much more difficult early on. However, the usage of the internet has been ramping up in the last 20 years. So, tire manufacturers or online tire dealers develop tons of tire size indication tools. Well, the internet option is always on the table. Yet, I’ll give you a couple of backup plans. 

Internet

Step-1
Find this section on Michelin's home page
Step-2
Select your vehicle type
Step-3
Select your vehicles year of make
Step-4
Select your vehicles' make
Step-5
Select your vehicles' model
Step-6
Select your vehicles' trim level
Step-7
The sizes marked in yellow are your sizes

So, I made a deep research about this. You can find too many different tools online. Yet, some of them are really hard you use and ask for too many information.

In my point of view, Michelin’s website is easiest to use.

Michelin Website: https://www.michelinman.com/

Let me briefly explain how to use it,

  1. Open Michelin’s webpage
  2. Find ‘Find your tire in Second’ section
  3. Select your vehicle type on the left
  4. Click ‘Select your Year’ or you can simply click the white search box at the middle
  5. Select your vehicles’ production year
  6. Select your vehicles’ manufacturer
  7. Select your model
  8. Select your trim level
  9. Sizes will be listed on the screen
  10. You might see a couple of sizes, you’re going to go with your wheel size(simply check the current tires and find the two digit number come after ‘R’)

Owner's Manuel

The other method for a finding your tire size is using owner’s manuel. If you’re the first owner of the vehicle, this book is delivered by the manufacturer of your vehicle. However, subsequent owners generally doesn’t get the hard copy of this book.

The size information can be found under the tire or wheel information.

Online owner’s manuals are reachable on manufacturer’s websites. I’m sharing the links for popular vehicle manufacturers below.

Note: Trim levels of vehicles can be changed from country to country. Hence, you better use country based websites of the manufacturers.

Driver's Door Jamb

This door sticker also indicates load capacity and inflation pressure

The tire size can be found on your driver’s door also. When you open your door, you may find it on two places.

  • Door jamb
  • The curve that door sits

Glove Box Door

A bit rare but you can also check your glove box. You’ll look for the above sticker.

Gas Tank Hatch Door

Above sticker can be found on the gas tank hatch door also. However, when the ink encounter with the gas, it wipe away. So, most of these stickers become useless in time.

Conclusion

I hope the article was helpful. The selection is crucial for efficient performance. Moreover, for a long-lasting rubber.

If you’d like to know how to make your tires last longer –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Take-Home Points,

  • LT sizes have stronger sidewalls. That feature makes them more durable but less cozy. If you’re going to use them only for city driving. I don’t recommend them.
  • XL(vs SL) sizes tend to carry more load. Hence, they might be a better pick for hauling and towing
  • Please pay attention to load range and speed index. These metrics are highly important if you expect decent tread life.

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them into the below section.

Get the Longest Life from Your Tires

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Even though new technological developments increase the efficiency of products, it’s a known fact that high-tech products are way more fragile than conventional ones. Therefore, owner manuals or warranty documents gain wide currency. However, these documents are valid as long as you follow certain rules. That’s the point that tire care gets into the game.

In fact, following the warranty rules and tire care are exactly the same things. For instance, you should periodically rotate your tires if you want them to last long. This’s also a must for all-terrain tires if you wanna take advantage of the warranty.

In this article, I’ll detailly explain tire care and maintenance. Moreover, following these tips will help you to drive your manufacturer into a corner regarding the validity of the warranty. 

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How Long Should Tire Last on Average?

Tires have tons of categories. All-terrain, mud-terrain, all-season, summer… The list is going on. These tires have different using intent, different using conditions, and different designs.

Well, no surprise all of these tires have different average wear life.

The below list will give you a brief idea about the average tread life. Though worth reminding, these are average numbers. Depending on tread design, using conditions, and driving style, the number can be changed dramatically.

Average Tire Tread Life by Category

Average Tire LifeMinimum Tread Depth for Replace
All-Season60,000 – 75,000 miles4/32” –> Summer 2/32” –> Winter
Summer30,000 – 40,000 miles2/32”
Winter25,000 – 35,000 miles4/32”
All-Terrain50,000 – 60,000 miles2/32”
Mud-Terrain30,000- 40,000 miles2/32”
Highway-Terrain70,000 – 90,000 miles2/32”
Competition/Track Tires10,000 – 20,000 miles –

Note: 3PMSF marking generally decrease tread life by 15%.

In this list, I also share the minimum tread depth numbers to replace your tire. If you’ll use your tire below this number,

  • You’ll lose traction
  • Regulations will punish you
  • Handling and hydroplaning issues likely to happen

How Long are Tires Good for?

Tires are made with rubbers. Well, rubber is an elastic material and it tends to lose functionality in time. Therefore, all tires have a certain birth and death time. 

In that case, the Department of Transportation has certain rules. The birth date of tires must be indicated on the sidewall of the tire. This date of birth is called DOT in the market. 

Tires can be used for a total of 10 years as 5 years of storage and 5 years of use. However, some sources sum these numbers up and say that tires can be used for 10 years. Well, that’s correct.

10 years of use doesn’t occur any issue. However, tires stored for more than 5 years cannot be used. Though worth reminding, the 5-year period is valid when the tires are stored correctly.

How to Read DOT Number?

Even though you can learn a lot about your tires with a DOT number, in our case, we’ll use it to indicate the tires’ day of birth and places. Edgeways, the age of the tire and production plant.

Let’s begin with the day of birth. We’re looking for the 13 digits and capital DOT at the beginning of these digits. The DOT number is placed on one side of your tire. So, you should check both sidewalls of the tire. 

After determining the place of the DOT number, reading it is the easiest part. 

Let’s assume that our DOT number is DOT FD AP JLO 4518.

Regarding the production year, you should look out the last for numbers of the DOT number which is 4518. The first two number is the week of the year(45/52). On the other hand, the last two number states the production year which is 18(2018). In that case, your tire has been made in the 45th week of 2018. From that point on, you just have to calculate tire age by using the current date.

Regarding the production plant, you should check the first two digits out. Every plant has its specific plant codes. In that case, FD is the plant code of Yokohama, Japan. This method can help you to understand if your tires have been made in the USA or not.

Here is the full list of Tire Production Plants: https://www.tirebusiness.com/assets/PDF/TB114762321.PDF

How do I Choose the Right Tires?

This door sticker also indicates load capacity and inflation pressure

Long-lasting rubber starts with the right tire selection. If your tire doesn’t match your usage or vehicle, there is no way that you can get satisfying tread life.

I recommend you to follow the below items before making a purchase,

  • Use the tire size that is recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer. You can find it on the inside door jam of the driver’s side door
  • Check your vehicle’s load and speed indexes.
  • Determine your driving conditions. For instance, if you want an all-terrain tire only for its appearance, try to use passenger metric tires. LT tires may kill your comfort. Moreover, due to their heavyweight, LT tires tend to wear faster.

Michelin has a solid guide for tire selection. You may wanna check it out –> https://www.michelinman.com/auto/auto-tips-and-advice/tire-buying-guide/how-to-choose-tires

Note: You can use the TireRack tire decision guide for an easier load and speed index determination –> https://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/tire_decision_guide.html

How do You Take Care of Tires?

Well, the right tire has been selected. Even though the right tire selection increases your tires tread life, that’s not enough. Now, it’s time to make proper tire care.

Preventing uneven wearing is the key to tire care. Due to ensure even wearing, the below items should be part of your maintenance layout.

Check Your Tire Pressure Regularly

Inflation pressure is the key to long-lasting tread. Most of the time, vehicle owners ignore the importance of right inflation pressure. 

The payload capacity of tires is completely related to inflation pressure. That basically means the air inside the tire carries all the load.

On the other hand, the main duty of tread design is transmitting load to the ground and providing the best performance regarding your conditions. In that case, the tires’ contact patch gets into the game. You may call it footprint also. 

So, when you use your tire over or under-inflated, the contact patch doesn’t work as it’s designed. For instance, under low inflation pressure, the shoulders don’t step on the ground properly on the ground and that causes uneven wearing(see all of them) on the shoulders. However, if you use them over-inflated, that’ll cause uneven wearing on the center. Eventually, if you don’t aware of incompatible inflation pressure, your tires will become useless in a couple of months. 

As a result, you should check your tires’ inflation pressure at least once a month. For the best fit, you can check the label on the driving door.

Rotation

Even though this section isn’t crucial for some categories of tires, rotation is highly important for tire maintenance.

Not only equal wear on one tire but also equal wear on all 4 tires is very important for long tire life. However, equal wear on all 4 tires is impossible because

  • Load distribution of our vehicles doesn’t equal for all 4 wheels.
  • Tires on the traction axle always wear quicker
  • Your number of turns to the right or left is not the same
  • Due to aggressive turns, inner our outer shoulder of the tire can wear more

As a matter of fact, even if you do everything right, your tires may wear unevenly.

In summary, rotation is a must for a long-lasting tire. Rotation is recommended every 5,000 miles or every oil change. 

Your rotation type can change due to tire patterns. I recommend you to check Bridgestone’s guide out –> https://www.bridgestonetire.com/learn/maintenance/tire-rotation/

Wheel Alignment

While wheel alignment is important for tires, even tread depth is also important for wheel alignment. These two are highly related and bonded to each other.

In that case, I recommend you to re-align your wheels every 10,000 miles. This frequency might be slightly tight, however, let’s stay on the safe side.

Note: If your vehicle doesn’t go straight when you leave the steer in starting position, you need a wheel alignment.

Wheel Check

Bent Wheel

Even though your tires don’t have any issues, a bent wheel can kill your tire.

A bent wheel can cause the leaking air or cracked tires bead.

If you don’t realize the issue,

  • The leaking air will cause irregular wearing in time
  • Bead crack is unsafe and can even cause a blown-out while driving

So, wheel inspection is highly crucial for a long-lasting tire. Check if your tires properly fit their wheels.

Stay Away from Tire Shining

Tires are high-tech products and their rubber contains tons of different lubricants. Some of these lubricants come to the surface of the tire over time. The main duty of these oils is to protect them from the sun.

Well, tire shining products contain different kinds of chemicals, and these chemicals sometimes react with lubricants. Well, lubricants lose their effect and sun cracks started to show up.

Conclusion

If you’ll follow the above rules, you’ll get as maximum as you can get from your tires. However, the below points are still vital

  • Using the tires as a set(4 of them) always works best
  • If you have a flat tire and the difference in tread depth on new and old tires is more than 2mm, change all set
  • Don’t use winter tires over 7 Celcius degrees
  • Don’t use all-season tires under 7 Celcius degrees
  • Please pay attention to load range and speed index. These metrics are highly important if you expect decent tread life.
  • You can click here to see the difference between SL and XL-rated tires

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, you can leave them in the below section.

What does SE Stand for in Cars?

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Understanding the vehicle market isn’t simple as before in last years. Many manufacturers prefer to produce various versions of one model. That’s called the trim level of the vehicle.

Let’s explain it with an example. For instance, you’d like to buy Toyota Corolla 2019. When you make research on the internet, you’ll see 5 different versions which are L, LE, LE Eco, XLE, SE, and the XSE. These modifiers stand for the trim level of Toyota Corolla 2019 and hold different features. For example, while Toyota Corolla 2019 L stands for the standard model, Toyota Corolla 2019 LE comes up with additional features which are Entune™ Audio with a 6.1-inch touch-screen display, an integrated backup camera with projected path, remote keyless entry, automatic climate control, and premium fabric-trimmed seats. Therewith, the price of LE is higher than L.

Let’s go back to our main topic. SE generally stands for sport edition. However, naming changes from manufacturer to manufacturer. Therefore, it might also stand for a special edition or special equipment.

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What does SE Stand for in Hyundai Cars?

SE is the entry trim level of Hyundai. Hyundai uses SE for the standard edition. Therefore, you can buy these vehicles at the bottom prices. However, you’ll have a limited set of features. These models generally have power windows, cruise control, Bluetooth audio streaming, remote keyless entry, a five-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 60/40 split rear bench seat for the latest models.

What does SE Stand for in Ford Cars?

Ford prefers to follow the literature and use SE for the special edition. The naming sounds fancy, though, you better keep your expectations on the lowest level. Compared to Hyundai’s standard edition, Ford’s SE vehicles features are exceedingly limited. In fact, they’re not that different from the base version.

What does SE Stand for in Volkswagen?

SE comes after the base edition for Volkswagen. The German manufacturer uses SE for a special edition. The difference between base edition and SE is limited by interior features. If you’ll have SE, you’ll have extra letter upholstery, an adjustable driver seat(6 directions for 2022 models), etc.

Trim Level

Trim level is the way that manufacturers identify a vehicle’s level of equipment or special features. However, manufacturers don’t have a common naming system. Therefore, customers generally struggle to understand what the letters at the end of the vehicle name is stand for. I was aware of this issue. So, I’ve prepared the below table for you.

BrandModelTrim LevelFeatures
FordF-150, F250, F350STX1) Blacked-out interior and defined sport-cloth seats 2) Monochromatic colour-scheme
FordF-150, F250, F350XLT1) Classic design 2) 12-inch touchscreen display
FordF-150, F250, F350XL1) Lowest starting price 2) Just basics
FordF-150, F250, F350Platinum1) Ultra comfortable and multi-contour bucket seats 2) Active motion system 3) Aluminum and gunmetal accents in its Carmelo interior
FordF-150, F250, F350Lariat Sport1) Vintage carmine interior 2) 12-inch touchscreen display
FordF-150, F250, F350King Ranch1) Java interior with wood-trimmed accents 2) Heated and ventiled seats
FordF-150, F250, F350Limited1) Admiral blue and light slate bucket seats 2) 18 speakers well-spaced around the cabin
ChevroletSilverado 1500Work Truck1) Adjustable front seats 2) 17-inch steel wheels 3) Teen Driver system
ChevroletSilverado 1500Custom1) 2-inch lifted suspension 2) Z71 Off Road package 3) 18-inch black wheels 4) Locking rear differential
ChevroletSilverado 1500LT1) Eight-speed automatic transmission 2) LED headlights 3) Tailgate damper 4) Daytime running lights
ChevroletSilverado 1500RST1) 22-inch wheels 2) Body-color trim 3) In-bed lighting 4) Power tailgate
ChevroletSilverado 1500LT Trail Boss1) Eight-speed automatic transmission 2) LED headlights 3) Tailgate damper 4) Daytime running lights (Same with LT but has stronger engine)
ChevroletSilverado 1500LTZ1) Folding and heated mirrors 2) Heated front seats 3) Heated tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
ChevroletSilverado 1500High Country1) Blind-spot monitoring 2) Lane departure warning 3) Rear cross-traffic alert 4) Heated second-row seats 5) wireless phone charger
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500Work Truck1) 17-inch wheels 2) Back outside vertical trailering mirrors 3) Day time running lighting 4) Cargo tie downs
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500Custom1) 20-inch wheels 2) Body-color trim details 3) Cruise control (rest is same with Work Truck)
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500LT1) Leather-wrapped steering wheel 2) Remote-locking tailgate 3) 17-inch aluminum wheels
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500LTZ1) 18-inch aluminum wheels 2) LED daytime running lamps 3) LED reflector head lighting 4) 8-inch touchscreen
ChevroletSilverado 2500, Silverado 3500High Country1) 20-inch polished aluminum wheels 2) All-terrain tires 3) Power up and down tailgate 4) Rear park assist
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Tradesman1) Rear back up camera 2) 5-inch touchscreen 3) Voice command
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Tradesman HFESame with Tradesman but have powerfull engine
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Big Horn1) 12-inch touchscreen display 2) Towing capacity of 12,750 pounds
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Laramie1) 7-inch driver information digital cluster display (rest is same with Big Horn)
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500HFE1) Black exterior mirrors with heating elements 2) 3.0L V6 diesel engine
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Rebel1) All-terrain tires 2) Electronic locking rear axle 3) LED headlamps, taillamps, and fog lamps
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500Limited1) Standard wireless charging pad 2) Blind spot monitoring with rear cross path and trailer detection
DodgeRAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500TRX1) Most powerful engine option—a 6.2L V8 engine 2) 12-inch display screen
ToyotaRAV4LE1) All-wheel drive with multi-terrain option 2) Dynamic radar cruise control 3) Lane tracing assist 4) Pedesterian detection
ToyotaRAV4XLE1) Blind spot monitor 2) Adjustable driving seat 3)
ToyotaRAV4XLE Premium1) Leather-trimmed steering wheel 2) Trimmed seating (rest is same with XLE)
ToyotaRAV4Adventure1) Dynamic torque vectoring all-wheel drive 2) 120V/100W deck-mounted power outlet
ToyotaRAV4TRD Off-Road1) 18-inch wheels 2) Power liftgate with jam protection 3) Power tilt/slide moonroof with one-touch open/close
ToyotaRAV4Limited1) Digital rearview mirror 2) 19-inch wheels
HondaCR-VLX1) 17-Inch alloy wheels 2) 1.5-Liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder 3) Fabric Interior
HondaCR-VEX1) 18-Inch alloy wheels 2) Heated Front Seats 3) Blind spot monitoring system with cross traffic monitor
HondaCR-VEX-L1) Power liftgate 2) Leather interior 3) Leather steering wheel 3) Heated front seats
HondaCR-VTouring1) 19-Inch alloy wheels 2) Wireless phone charge 3) Automatic LED headlights 5) Hands-free power liftgate
ToyotaTacomaSR1) Base model 2) 16-inch steel wheels
ToyotaTacomaSR51) Mid-tire model 2) Chrome rear bumper 3) 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display
ToyotaTacomaTRD Sport1) Performance model 2) 17-inch machined alloy wheels 3) Compatible wireless smartphone charging 3) Available power tilt/side moonroof with sliding sunshade
ToyotaTacomaTRD Off-Road1) Off-road performance model 2) Multi-terrain select with crawl control 3) Electronically locking rear differential 4) 16-inch machined contrast alloy wheels
ToyotaTacomaLimited1) Top-tier luxury model 2) Leather-trimmed seats 3) 18-inch polished alloy wheels 4) Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
ToyotaTacomaTRD Pro1) Professional performance model 2) Leather-trimmed seats 3) 16-inch TRD Pro black alloy wheels
ToyotaCorollaL1) Integrated backup camera 2) 38 mpg(Highway-Estimated)
ToyotaCorollaSE1) Integrated backup camera 2) 38 mpg(Highway-Estimated)
ToyotaCorollaXSE1) Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade 2) 7-inch display screen 3)
ToyotaCorollaHybrrid LE1) 53 mph(Highway-Estimated) 2) LED headlights and taillights 3) Hybrid mode
HondaCivicLX1) 16-in. wheels 2) Continuously variable transmission 3) Multi-angle rearview camera
HondaCivicSport1) Sport pedals 2) 18-inch alloy wheels 3) Black decklid spoiler 4) Leather-wrapped steering
HondaCivicEX1) 17-in. alloy wheels 2) Heated mirrors 3) Heated front seats
HondaCivicEX-L1) Leather-trimmed seats (rest is same with EX)
HondaCivicTouring1) 18-inch alloy wheels 2) Sport pedals 3) Rain-sensing windshield wipers
HondaCamryLE1) 17-Inch alloy wheels 2) Auto on/off headlights 3) 7-Inch Touchscreen
HondaCamrySE1) 18-inch black wheels 2) Sport-tuned suspension
HondaCamryXLE1) Leather front seats 2) Blind spot monitoring 3) Smart key system 4) Rear-cross traffic alert
HondaCamryXSE1) 19-inch black wheels 2) Spor tuned suspension 3) Leather front seats
HondaCamryXLE&XSE(V6)1) 3.5L V6 24-Valve DOHC Engine 2) Panoramic glass roof 3) Eco, normal and, sport mode
NissanRogueS1) 17-inch steel wheels 2) Cargo management system 3) Rear view camera
NissanRogueSV1) Alloy wheels 2) Automatic headlights 3) Leather steering wheel 4)
NissanRogueSL1) 19-inch wheels 2) Driver-seat memory 3) Dual rear camera
NissanRoguePlatinum1) 19-inch wheels 2) ProPilot assist 3) Digital dashboard
NissanRoguePlatinum1) 19-inch wheels 2) ProPilot assist 3) Digital dashboard
JeepGrand CherokeeLaredo E1) 293-hp 3.6L V6 engine 2) 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway
JeepGrand CherokeeLaredo X1) 293-hp 3.6L V6 engine 2) Voice activated control systems 3) Rear seat audio controls
JeepGrand CherokeeLimited1) Voice activated control systems 2) 18-inch aluminum wheels
JeepGrand Cherokee80th Anniversary Edition1) Granite crystal exterior mirror caps 2) Leather-trimmed bucket seats 3) Rain-sensitive windshield wipers
JeepGrand CherokeeTrailhawk1) 295-hp 3.6L V6 engine 2) 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway 3) Voice activated control system
JeepGrand CherokeeOverland1) 3,500 pounds of towing capacity 2) Leather seat and wheel 3) 8-speed automatic transmission
JeepGrand CherokeeHigh Altitude1) Combined fuel economy of 22 mpg 2) 6,200 pounds of towing capacity 3) Heated front seats
JeepGrand CherokeeSummit1) 24.6-gallon fuel tank 2) 1,120 pounds of payload capacity
JeepGrand CherokeeSRT1) 7,200 pounds of towing capacity 2) 475-hp 6.4L V8 engine 3) 20-inch aliminum wheels
JeepGrand CherokeeTrackhawk1) 707-hp 6.2L V8 engine 2) 8-speed automatic transmission 3) Special desing for 5 passengers 4)
MazdaCX-5Sport1) Automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers 2) 7-inch full-color touch screen display 3) Rearview camera
MazdaCX-5Touring1) Heated front seats 2) Leather seats 3) Automatic lights
MazdaCX-5Carbon Edition1) Leather interior design 2) 19-inch black alloy wheels
MazdaCX-5Carbon Edition Turbo1) SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 with dynamic pressure turbo engine (rest is same with carbon edition)
MazdaCX-5Grand Touring1) Leather seats 2) Heated side mirrors 3) Rear power liftgate(adjustable)
MazdaCX-5Grand Touring Reserve1) Heated rear seats 2) Ventilated front seats 3) 8-inch full-color touchscreen display
MazdaCX-5Signature(AWD)1) Brown leather seats 2) 360-degree View Monitor 3) LED lighting for glovebox, cargo area, and vanity mirrors 4) Parking sensors
SubaruForesterBase1) Symmetrical all-wheel drive 2) Rear-seat reminder
SubaruForesterPremium1) Customizable 10-way power driver’s seat 2) Alloy wheels 3) Panoramic moonroof 4) Heated front seats
SubaruForesterSport1) Automatic high beams 2) Blind-spot monitoring 3) Rear-cross traffic alert 4) Lane change assist
SubaruForesterLimited1) 18-inch alloy wheels 2) Automatic climate control system
SubaruForesterTouring1) Brown leather upholstery 2) Heated frond and rear seats
TeslaModel YStandart Range1) Single electric motor and rear-wheel drive 2) 0-60 in 5.3 seconds 3) 15-inch touchscreen 4) Automatic climate control 5) Adjustable front seats
TeslaModel YLong Range1) Dual electric motors 2) All-wheel drive 3) 326-mile range 4) 0-60 in 4.8 seconds 5) 19-inch alloy wheels
TeslaModel YPerformance1) 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds 2) 303-mile range 3) 21-inch wheels 4) Lowered suspension

Conclusion

Vehicle trim levels might be confusing. However, I strongly believe that after reading this article, you’ll handle these naming systems with ease.

I hope the article was helpful for those who are needed. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!