Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 255/70R18 Tires

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 255/70R18 SL 112S is a snow and ice winter tire priced from $204.19.

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 255/70R18 SL 112S Tire Specs

255/70R18 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT255/70R18) and a P-Metric (P255/70R18) variant

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

255 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 255/70R18 tire is 255 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 255/70R18 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that 255/70R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 255/70R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 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.

112 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 112 can support a maximum load of 2469 pounds or 1120 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 Blizzak DM-V2 255/70R18 tire is 44 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 016423.