Firestone Transforce HT2 LT225/75R17 Tires

Firestone Transforce HT2 LT225/75R17 E 116/113R is a commercial all-season tire priced from $222.99.

Firestone Transforce HT2 LT225/75R17 E 116/113R Tire Specs

LT225/75R17 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks. It also comes in a Metric (225/75R17) variant

Let us decode each aspect of the tire size code to have a full understanding what this tire size means.

LT indicates that LT225/75R17 is a light truck tire.

225 is a section width of the tire from one sidewall to the other. Tire tread width is typically a bit narrower than the section width. Section width of LT225/75R17 tire is 225 millimeters.

75 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT225/75R17 tire, the sidewall height is 75% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT225/75R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT225/75R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 inches in diameter.

E denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range E is equivalent to a 10-ply rating, but this doesn't mean the tire actually has 10 physical plies. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 80 psi, and are commonly used on vehicles that carry heavy cargo or tow trailers, such as full-size vans, pickup trucks, and larger SUVs. They are also found on commercial trucks and RVs.

116/113 indicates a dual load index, meaning a tire can be used in a single or a dual application. For a single application, load index of 116 can support a maximum load of 2756 pounds or 1250 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 113 can support a maximum load of 2535 pounds or 1150 kilograms per tire.

R indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of R is approved for speeds up to 106 miles per hour or 171 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Firestone Transforce HT2 LT225/75R17 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 002774.