Continental VanContact A/S 285/65R16C Tires

Continental VanContact A/S 285/65R16C E 131R is a commercial all-season tire priced from $351.99.

Continental VanContact A/S 285/65R16C E 131R Tire Specs

285/65R16C is a Metric Commercial tire. It also comes in a Metric (285/65R16) and a P-Metric (P285/65R16) variant

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

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 285/65R16C tire is 285 millimeters.

65 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 285/65R16C tire, the sidewall height is 65% of its tread width.

R denotes that 285/65R16C tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 285/65R16C can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

C indicates that 285/65R16C is a commercial tire designed for heavier loads.

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.

131 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 131 can support a maximum load of 4289 pounds or 1945 kilograms per tire.

R indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of R is approved for speeds up to 106 miles per hour or 171 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Continental VanContact A/S 285/65R16C tire is 90 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 04514770000.