Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 205/50R16 Tires

Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 205/50R16 SL 87H is a touring all-season tire.

Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 205/50R16 SL 87H Tire Specs

205/50R16 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P205/50R16) variant

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

205 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 205/50R16 tire is 205 millimeters.

50 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 205/50R16 tire, the sidewall height is 50% of its tread width.

R denotes that 205/50R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 205/50R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

87 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 87 can support a maximum load of 1201 pounds or 545 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.

Maximum inflation for Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 205/50R16 tire is 44 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 205/50R16 tire is 480 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 144815.