Hankook Optimo ME02 225/60R15 Tires

Hankook Optimo ME02 225/60R15 SL 96H is a high performance all-season tire priced from $93.99.

Hankook Optimo ME02 225/60R15 SL 96H Tire Specs

225/60R15 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P225/60R15) 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 225/60R15 tire is 225 millimeters.

60 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 225/60R15 tire, the sidewall height is 60% of its tread width.

R denotes that 225/60R15 tire has radial construction.

15 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 225/60R15 can be mounted on rims with 15 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.

96 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 96 can support a maximum load of 1565 pounds or 710 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.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Hankook Optimo ME02 225/60R15 tire is 600 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 1022364.