Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV 275/40R20 Tires

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV 275/40R20 XL 106H is a snow and ice winter tire priced from $309.66.

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV 275/40R20 XL 106H Tire Specs

275/40R20 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a P-Metric (P275/40R20) variant

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

275 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 275/40R20 tire is 275 millimeters.

40 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 275/40R20 tire, the sidewall height is 40% of its tread width.

R denotes that 275/40R20 tire has radial construction.

20 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 275/40R20 can be mounted on rims with 20 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.

106 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 106 can support a maximum load of 2094 pounds or 950 kilograms per tire.

H indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of H is approved for speeds up to 130 miles per hour or 209 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV 275/40R20 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 18767.