Continental VanContact Winter 195/75R16C Tires

Continental VanContact Winter 195/75R16C E 110/108R is a snow and ice winter tire.

Continental VanContact Winter 195/75R16C E 110/108R Tire Specs

195/75R16C is a Metric Commercial tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular vans. It also comes in a Metric (195/75R16) variant

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

195 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 195/75R16C tire is 195 millimeters.

75 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 195/75R16C tire, the sidewall height is 75% of its tread width.

R denotes that 195/75R16C tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 195/75R16C can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

C indicates that 195/75R16C 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.

110/108 indicates a dual load index, meaning a tire can be used in a single or a dual application. For a single application, load index of 110 can support a maximum load of 2337 pounds or 1060 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 108 can support a maximum load of 2205 pounds or 1000 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 Winter 195/75R16C tire is 86 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 04532770000.