Continental WinterContact TS 850 P 215/60R18 Tires

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P 215/60R18 SL 98H is a high performance winter tire with run-flat capability priced from $327.99.

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P 215/60R18 SL 98H Tire Specs

215/60R18 is a Metric tire.

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

215 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 215/60R18 tire is 215 millimeters.

60 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 215/60R18 tire, the sidewall height is 60% of its tread width.

R denotes that 215/60R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 215/60R18 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.

98 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 98 can support a maximum load of 1653 pounds or 750 kilograms per tire.

H indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of H is approved for speeds up to 130 miles per hour or 209 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P 215/60R18 is a run-flat tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at a reduced speed for a limited distance.

Maximum inflation for Continental WinterContact TS 850 P 215/60R18 tire is 51 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 03547930000.