Firestone Winterforce CV 195/75R16C Tires

Firestone Winterforce CV 195/75R16C D 107/105R is a snow and ice winter tire priced from $147.51.

Firestone Winterforce CV 195/75R16C D 107/105R Tire Specs

195/75R16C is a Metric Commercial tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular vans. It also comes in a Metric (195/75R16) variant

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

195 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 195/75R16C tire is 195 millimeters.

75 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 195/75R16C tire, the sidewall height is 75% of its tread width.

R denotes that 195/75R16C tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 195/75R16C can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

C indicates that 195/75R16C is a commercial tire designed for heavier loads.

D denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range D is equivalent to an 8-ply rating in the old system, but the actual number of plies in the tire may be different. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 65 psi, and are commonly found on light trucks, SUVs, and trailers, where higher load carrying capacity is needed. They are particularly important for vehicles that are used for towing or carrying heavy loads.

107/105 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 107 can support a maximum load of 2149 pounds or 975 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 105 can support a maximum load of 2039 pounds or 925 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 Winterforce CV 195/75R16C tire is 69 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 005843.