Firestone Transforce HT 9.50R16.5 Tires

Firestone Transforce HT 9.50R16.5 E 121/117R is a commercial all-season tire priced from $216.99.

Firestone Transforce HT 9.50R16.5 E 121/117R Tire Specs

9.50R16.5 is a LT-Numeric tire.

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

9.50 indicates the section width of the tire from one sidewall to the other. Tire tread width is typically a bit narrower than the section width. Since this is a flotation tire size, this measurement is in inches. Section width of 9.50R16.5 tire is 9.50 inches.

R denotes that 9.50R16.5 tire has radial construction.

16.5 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 9.50R16.5 can be mounted on rims with 16.5 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.

121/117 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 121 can support a maximum load of 3197 pounds or 1450 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 117 can support a maximum load of 2833 pounds or 1285 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 Firestone Transforce HT 9.50R16.5 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 189820.