Continental VanContact 4Season 285/55R16C Tires

Continental VanContact 4Season 285/55R16C E 126N is a commercial all-season tire.

Continental VanContact 4Season 285/55R16C E 126N Tire Specs

285/55R16C is a Metric Commercial tire. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT285/55R16) and a Metric (285/55R16) variant

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

285 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 285/55R16C tire is 285 millimeters.

55 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 285/55R16C tire, the sidewall height is 55% of its tread width.

R denotes that 285/55R16C tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 285/55R16C can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

C indicates that 285/55R16C is a commercial tire designed for heavier loads.

E denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range E is equivalent to a 10-ply rating, but this doesn't mean the tire actually has 10 physical plies. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 80 psi, and are commonly used on vehicles that carry heavy cargo or tow trailers, such as full-size vans, pickup trucks, and larger SUVs. They are also found on commercial trucks and RVs.

126 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 126 can support a maximum load of 3748 pounds or 1700 kilograms per tire.

N indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of N is approved for speeds up to 87 miles per hour or 140 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Continental VanContact 4Season 285/55R16C tire is 200 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 15581001000.