Nexen Roadian MTX LT295/70R17 Tires

Nexen Roadian MTX LT295/70R17 E 128/125Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $338.00.

Nexen Roadian MTX LT295/70R17 E 128/125Q Tire Specs

LT295/70R17 is a LT-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (295/70R17) variant

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

LT indicates that LT295/70R17 is a light truck tire.

295 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 LT295/70R17 tire is 295 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT295/70R17 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT295/70R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT295/70R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 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.

128/125 indicates a dual load index, meaning a tire can be used in a single or a dual application. For a single application, load index of 128 can support a maximum load of 3968 pounds or 1800 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 125 can support a maximum load of 3638 pounds or 1650 kilograms per tire.

Q indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Q is approved for speeds up to 99 miles per hour or 159 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Nexen Roadian MTX LT295/70R17 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 18940NXK.