Continental sContact T125/70R16 Tires

Continental sContact T125/70R16 SL 96M is a spare tire priced from $133.95.

Continental sContact T125/70R16 SL 96M Tire Specs

T125/70R16 is a Temporary Spare tire. It also comes in a Metric (125/70R16) variant

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

T indicates that T125/70R16 is a temporary spare tire.

125 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 T125/70R16 tire is 125 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For T125/70R16 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that T125/70R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. T125/70R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

96 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 96 can support a maximum load of 1565 pounds or 710 kilograms per tire.

M indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of M is approved for speeds up to 81 miles per hour or 130 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Continental sContact T125/70R16 tire is 60 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 03114960000.