Accelera M/T-01 LT255/70R18 Tires

Accelera M/T-01 LT255/70R18 D 117/114Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $189.99.

Accelera M/T-01 LT255/70R18 D 117/114Q Tire Specs

LT255/70R18 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (255/70R18) and a P-Metric (P255/70R18) variant

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

LT indicates that LT255/70R18 is a light truck tire.

255 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 LT255/70R18 tire is 255 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT255/70R18 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT255/70R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT255/70R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 inches in diameter.

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.

117/114 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 117 can support a maximum load of 2833 pounds or 1285 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 114 can support a maximum load of 2601 pounds or 1180 kilograms per tire.

Q indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Q is approved for speeds up to 99 miles per hour or 159 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Accelera M/T-01 LT255/70R18 tire is 65 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 1200055602.