Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus 255/30R22 Tires

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus 255/30R22 XL 95Y is an ultra high performance all-season tire priced from $290.99.

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus 255/30R22 XL 95Y Tire Specs

255/30R22 is a Metric tire.

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

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 255/30R22 tire is 255 millimeters.

30 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 255/30R22 tire, the sidewall height is 30% of its tread width.

R denotes that 255/30R22 tire has radial construction.

22 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 255/30R22 can be mounted on rims with 22 inches in diameter.

XL denotes the load range of a tire. XL stands for Extra Load. Tires with this designation are constructed to carry more weight than standard load tires of the same size. This is achieved by reinforcing the tire's construction, often through additional or stronger layers known as plies.

95 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 95 can support a maximum load of 1521 pounds or 690 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 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus 255/30R22 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus 255/30R22 tire is 560 AA A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 15573110000.