Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II 265/40R18 Tires

Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II 265/40R18 SL 97V is a high performance winter tire priced from $250.62.

Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II 265/40R18 SL 97V Tire Specs

265/40R18 is a Metric tire. It also comes in a P-Metric (P265/40R18) variant

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

265 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 265/40R18 tire is 265 millimeters.

40 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 265/40R18 tire, the sidewall height is 40% of its tread width.

R denotes that 265/40R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 265/40R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 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.

97 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 97 can support a maximum load of 1609 pounds or 730 kilograms per tire.

V indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of V is approved for speeds up to 149 miles per hour or 240 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II 265/40R18 tire is 51 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 1822100.