Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 265/65R17 Tires

Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 265/65R17 XL 116T is a studdable winter tire priced from $177.99.

Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 265/65R17 XL 116T Tire Specs

265/65R17 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT265/65R17) and a P-Metric (P265/65R17) variant

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

265 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 265/65R17 tire is 265 millimeters.

65 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 265/65R17 tire, the sidewall height is 65% of its tread width.

R denotes that 265/65R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 265/65R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 inches in diameter.

XL denotes the load range of a tire. XL stands for Extra Load. Tires with this designation are constructed to carry more weight than standard load tires of the same size. This is achieved by reinforcing the tire's construction, often through additional or stronger layers known as plies.

116 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 116 can support a maximum load of 2756 pounds or 1250 kilograms per tire.

T indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of T is approved for speeds up to 118 miles per hour or 190 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 265/65R17 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 11183NXK.