Bridgestone DriveGuard 235/55R17 Tires

Bridgestone DriveGuard 235/55R17 SL 99W is a touring all-season tire with run-flat capability priced from $192.97.

Bridgestone DriveGuard 235/55R17 SL 99W Tire Specs

235/55R17 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular minivans, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a P-Metric (P235/55R17) variant

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

235 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 235/55R17 tire is 235 millimeters.

55 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 235/55R17 tire, the sidewall height is 55% of its tread width.

R denotes that 235/55R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 235/55R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 inches in diameter.

SL denotes the load range of a tire. Standard Load or SL tires are typically found on passenger cars, smaller SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to operate at standard inflation pressures and are not meant for carrying heavy loads.

99 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 99 can support a maximum load of 1709 pounds or 775 kilograms per tire.

W indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of W is approved for speeds up to 168 miles per hour or 270 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Bridgestone DriveGuard 235/55R17 is a run-flat tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at a reduced speed for a limited distance.

Maximum inflation for Bridgestone DriveGuard 235/55R17 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Bridgestone DriveGuard 235/55R17 tire is 460 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 003642.