Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT LT315/75R16 Tires

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT LT315/75R16 E 127R is an all-terrain tire priced from $332.99.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT LT315/75R16 E 127R Tire Specs

LT315/75R16 is a LT-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (315/75R16) variant

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

LT indicates that LT315/75R16 is a light truck tire.

315 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 LT315/75R16 tire is 315 millimeters.

75 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT315/75R16 tire, the sidewall height is 75% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT315/75R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT315/75R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

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.

127 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 127 can support a maximum load of 3858 pounds or 1750 kilograms per tire.

R indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of R is approved for speeds up to 106 miles per hour or 171 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT LT315/75R16 tire is 65 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 170029027.