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P identifies your tire as a Passenger Tire. The P stands for PMetric. If your tire size starts with LT rather than a P than it identifies the tire as a Light Truck tire. For example, this aspect ratio of 50 means that the tire’s section height is 50% of the tire’s section width.
Does the P matter in tire size?
If you see a “P” in front of the tire size displayed on a tire’s sidewall it is a P-metric tire. If there’s no P, it’s a Metric tire (also called Euro-metric or Hard-Metric). The higher the load index, the greater the load-carrying capacity of the tire.
What does the P on a tire mean?
P-metric is a designation standardized by the Tire and Rim Association for a “passenger car” tire type. Both P-Metric and Euro-Metric size tires are designed to primarily be used on passenger vehicles, which can include cars, minivans, SUVs, and other light duty pickup trucks.
What does P and LT mean on tires?
A “P” listed in front of the tire size indicates that it is “P-metric” size. P-metric stands for passenger vehicle. LT Tires have “LT” in front of the size. They are for heavy loads, towing and off-road durability.
What is P tyre size?
P is the Speed Symbol and it indicates at which speed this tyre can be safely operated. Please refer Speed Symbol table.
What does the P 225 mean on tires?
The P stands for PMetric. If your tire size starts with LT rather than a P than it identifies the tire as a Light Truck tire. 225 identifies the tire section width, which is the measurement of the tire from sidewall to sidewall in millimeters.
Can I use 225 tires instead of 235?
Can 225 fit 235 tires? Yes, they can. 225 tires are 10 mm narrower and 15 mm lower in height than the 235 tires. Besides, 235 tires are wider than 225, and so we recommend checking the owner’s manual.
What does BSW mean on a tire?
B, BLK, BW, BSW = Blackwall or Black Sidewall. W, WW, WSE = Whitewall or White Sidewall. XNW = Extra Narrow White Width.
Can I put P tires on my truck?
P-metric tires offer a quieter, smoother, and more comfortable ride. Passenger tires were originally designed for use on sedans, crossovers, coupes, and other lighter vehicles—but they can also be used on trucks, under the right driving conditions.
What does 86h mean on a tire?
The “86” is in regards to your vehicles load rating. “86” is equivalent to 1168 lbs of load per tire. The “H” references the speed rating of the tire. “H” is equivalent to 130 MPH. You can safely use a tire with a higher load/speed rating than what is recommended for your car.
Can you tow with P rated tires?
P Rating doesn’t matter as far as weight is concerned. The weight is in the trailer. Where the tires come into play is trailer sway.
Can you mix LT and P tires?
P-metric to LT is acceptable, but never replace original equipment LT tires with P-metric tires due to them having lower load capacity ratings at maximum air pressure.
Do LT tires ride rough?
LT tires are built for heavy vehicles, so their stiffness can give your vehicle a harsh ride, and since they require higher tire pressure, they can throw off your vehicle’s TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System, a safety feature that alerts you to improper pressure in your tires).
Are wider tires better?
Overall, wider tires are better for dry surfaces and for high-performance vehicles. Greater surface area allows for better day-to-day traction and durability.
How wide is 275 tire?
275/70R17 tires have a diameter of 32.2″, a section width of 10.8″, and a wheel diameter of 17″. The circumference is 101.0″ and they have 627 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 7-8.5″ wide wheels.
What does 104s mean on a tire?
When it comes to Light Truck (LT) or Special Trailer (ST) tires, there are two load indexes branded (example – LT235/75R15 104/101S). In this example, the 104 corresponds to 1,984 pounds (see chart below), and the 101 corresponds to 1,819 pounds.
What does 98H mean on a tire?
Hurry Up and Weight The load index and speed ratings are grouped together, denoted, for example, as 98H. The load index is a number that generally ranges from 75 to 105; the higher the number, the more weight the tire can support.
Will a 65 tire fit a 60?
Yes, the only real difference is that ratio between the tread width and the height of the sidewall will change. The lower the middle number the lower the profile of the tire the larger the number the higher the tire profile.
Do bigger tires give a smoother ride?
Avoid bigger wheels if you want a smoother ride. As a general rule, bigger wheels result in a rougher ride. Switching to a smaller wheel and a thicker tire can give you a smoother ride without any major modifications to your car.
What is the biggest tire I can use?
Depending on your vehicle make and model, you can sometimes fit up to 33″ tires on your truck if it is un-lifted. Although bigger ones might fit, they can interfere you’re your vehicles balance and suspension. However, if your truck is lifted it could accommodate tires of 37″ or more depending on the size of the lift.
Can you put wider tires on the same rim?
As a general rule of thumb, it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.
