Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 LT275/50R22 Tires

Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 LT275/50R22 E 119/116S is a touring all-season tire priced from $405.81.

Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 LT275/50R22 E 119/116S Tire Specs

LT275/50R22 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks. It also comes in a High-Load (HL275/50R22), a Metric (275/50R22) and a P-Metric (P275/50R22) variant

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

LT indicates that LT275/50R22 is a light truck tire.

275 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 LT275/50R22 tire is 275 millimeters.

50 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT275/50R22 tire, the sidewall height is 50% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT275/50R22 tire has radial construction.

22 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT275/50R22 can be mounted on rims with 22 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.

119/116 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 119 can support a maximum load of 2998 pounds or 1360 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 116 can support a maximum load of 2756 pounds or 1250 kilograms per tire.

S indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of S is approved for speeds up to 112 miles per hour or 180 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 LT275/50R22 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 012099.