Cooper Discoverer SRX 255/65R17 Tires

Cooper Discoverer SRX 255/65R17 SL 110T is a touring all-season tire.

Cooper Discoverer SRX 255/65R17 SL 110T Tire Specs

255/65R17 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT255/65R17) and a P-Metric (P255/65R17) variant

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 255/65R17 tire is 255 millimeters.

65 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 255/65R17 tire, the sidewall height is 65% of its tread width.

R denotes that 255/65R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 255/65R17 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.

110 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 110 can support a maximum load of 2337 pounds or 1060 kilograms per tire.

T indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of T is approved for speeds up to 118 miles per hour or 190 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 166606019.