Accelera Omikron C/T LT275/65R18 Tires

Accelera Omikron C/T LT275/65R18 D 119/116Q is an all-terrain tire priced from $160.99.

Accelera Omikron C/T LT275/65R18 D 119/116Q Tire Specs

LT275/65R18 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 (275/65R18), a Metric Commercial (275/65R18C) and a P-Metric (P275/65R18) variant

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

LT indicates that LT275/65R18 is a light truck tire.

275 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 LT275/65R18 tire is 275 millimeters.

65 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT275/65R18 tire, the sidewall height is 65% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT275/65R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT275/65R18 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.

119/116 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 119 can support a maximum load of 2998 pounds or 1360 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 116 can support a maximum load of 2756 pounds or 1250 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 Omikron C/T LT275/65R18 tire is 65 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Accelera Omikron C/T LT275/65R18 tire is 600 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 1200060426.