Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus P225/45R17 Tires

Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus P225/45R17 SL 90V is a touring all-season tire.

Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus P225/45R17 SL 90V Tire Specs

P225/45R17 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a Metric (225/45R17) variant

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

P indicates that P225/45R17 is a passenger 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 P225/45R17 tire is 225 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P225/45R17 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that P225/45R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P225/45R17 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.

90 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 90 can support a maximum load of 1323 pounds or 600 kilograms per tire.

V indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of V is approved for speeds up to 149 miles per hour or 240 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus P225/45R17 tire is 35 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus P225/45R17 tire is 600 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 004866.