Nexen nFera SU1 225/40R18 Tires

Nexen nFera SU1 225/40R18 SL 92Y is a high performance summer tire priced from $160.00.

Nexen nFera SU1 225/40R18 SL 92Y Tire Specs

225/40R18 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P225/40R18) 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 225/40R18 tire is 225 millimeters.

40 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 225/40R18 tire, the sidewall height is 40% of its tread width.

R denotes that 225/40R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 225/40R18 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.

92 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 92 can support a maximum load of 1389 pounds or 630 kilograms per tire.

Y indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Y is approved for speeds up to 186 miles per hour or 299 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Nexen nFera SU1 225/40R18 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 11782NXK.