Nexen N5000 Plus 225/50R17 Tires

Nexen N5000 Plus 225/50R17 SL 94H is a high performance all-season tire priced from $99.97.

Nexen N5000 Plus 225/50R17 SL 94H Tire Specs

225/50R17 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a P-Metric (P225/50R17) 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 225/50R17 tire is 225 millimeters.

50 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 225/50R17 tire, the sidewall height is 50% of its tread width.

R denotes that 225/50R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 225/50R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 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.

94 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 94 can support a maximum load of 1477 pounds or 670 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 Nexen N5000 Plus 225/50R17 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Nexen N5000 Plus 225/50R17 tire is 600 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 15571NXK.