Continental VancoWinter 2 225/75R16C Tires

Continental VancoWinter 2 225/75R16C D 116/114R is a snow and ice winter tire priced from $212.97.

Continental VancoWinter 2 225/75R16C D 116/114R Tire Specs

225/75R16C is a Metric Commercial tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular vans. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT225/75R16), a Metric (225/75R16) and a P-Metric (P225/75R16) variant

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

225 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 225/75R16C tire is 225 millimeters.

75 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 225/75R16C tire, the sidewall height is 75% of its tread width.

R denotes that 225/75R16C tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 225/75R16C can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

C indicates that 225/75R16C is a commercial tire designed for heavier loads.

D denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range D is equivalent to an 8-ply rating in the old system, but the actual number of plies in the tire may be different. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 65 psi, and are commonly found on light trucks, SUVs, and trailers, where higher load carrying capacity is needed. They are particularly important for vehicles that are used for towing or carrying heavy loads.

116/114 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 116 can support a maximum load of 2756 pounds or 1250 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 114 can support a maximum load of 2601 pounds or 1180 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 VancoWinter 2 225/75R16C tire is 70 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 04733450000.