Hankook Optimo H426 P245/50R18 Tires

Hankook Optimo H426 P245/50R18 SL 99V is a touring all-season tire.

Hankook Optimo H426 P245/50R18 SL 99V Tire Specs

P245/50R18 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (245/50R18) variant

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

P indicates that P245/50R18 is a passenger tire.

245 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 P245/50R18 tire is 245 millimeters.

50 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P245/50R18 tire, the sidewall height is 50% of its tread width.

R denotes that P245/50R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P245/50R18 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.

99 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 99 can support a maximum load of 1709 pounds or 775 kilograms per tire.

V indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of V is approved for speeds up to 149 miles per hour or 240 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Hankook Optimo H426 P245/50R18 tire is 44 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Hankook Optimo H426 P245/50R18 tire is 440 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 1015786.