OE Wheel specs. for maximum load rating.

Why doesn't Toyota furnish load capacity ratings for their original equipment wheels. I've tried Central Motor Wheel (supplier of my wheels to Toyota) who say, "Contact Toyota." I've attempted to get the answer via the Toyota hot line/e-mail, only to get worthless canned responses that tell me nothing. Can anyone on this forum tell me the maximum load capacity of the OE "Styled Steel" wheels for my 2008 Tacoma 4x4. They are 16"x7" 6-lug wheels--the same ones that came on hundreds of thousands of 4x4 Tacomas built from 2005 thru at least 2015. I am running LT245x75R16E Michelins to prevent flat tires on our very rough calachie (sp) and/or dirt roads around here and simply want to know these wheels are safe for the E rated tires aired up to 45 PSI. Ford furnishes this information on-line. Why doesn't Toyota?
"2018 Tacoma Owner's Manual," page 531: 'When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are EQUIVALENT to those removed in LOAD CAPACITY, diameter, rim width and inset.' But, nowhere in the owners manual nor have I found on-line, any load capacity of any Toyota original equipment wheels listed.

 

I'm not a structural engineer, but I'm pretty sure you'll overload the plastic bed, frame, springs and axle long before you'll overload the wheels.

 

How long have you been running those?

Any problems?

Didn't think so. You're fine.

In theory your wheel/tire combo should be equivalent to 1/2 the max axle load limit. The wheels will not be the limiting factor.

 

I know this is sometimes a concern with diesels that tow heavy on a regular basis. Can’t imagine it being a problem on these Tacoma’s. Those tires will be just fine for your truck. May ride a little stiff Aired up that high though