Continental EcoContact 6Q HL285/30R21 Tires

Continental EcoContact 6Q HL285/30R21 XL 103Y is a touring summer tire priced from $407.80.

Continental EcoContact 6Q HL285/30R21 XL 103Y Tire Specs

HL285/30R21 is a High-Load tire. It also comes in a Metric (285/30R21) variant

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

HL indicates that HL285/30R21 is a high load tire designed for heavier loads.

285 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 HL285/30R21 tire is 285 millimeters.

30 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For HL285/30R21 tire, the sidewall height is 30% of its tread width.

R denotes that HL285/30R21 tire has radial construction.

21 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. HL285/30R21 can be mounted on rims with 21 inches in diameter.

XL denotes the load range of a tire. XL stands for Extra Load. Tires with this designation are constructed to carry more weight than standard load tires of the same size. This is achieved by reinforcing the tire's construction, often through additional or stronger layers known as plies.

103 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 103 can support a maximum load of 1929 pounds or 875 kilograms per tire.

Y indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Y is approved for speeds up to 186 miles per hour or 299 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Continental EcoContact 6Q HL285/30R21 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Continental EcoContact 6Q HL285/30R21 tire is 320 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 03118570000.