Pirelli Scorpion MTR LT265/75R16 Tires

Pirelli Scorpion MTR LT265/75R16 C 112Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $234.97.

Pirelli Scorpion MTR LT265/75R16 C 112Q Tire Specs

LT265/75R16 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (265/75R16) and a P-Metric (P265/75R16) variant

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

LT indicates that LT265/75R16 is a light truck tire.

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 LT265/75R16 tire is 265 millimeters.

75 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT265/75R16 tire, the sidewall height is 75% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT265/75R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT265/75R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

C denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range C is equivalent to a 6-ply rating, but the actual number of plies in the tire may vary. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 50 psi, and are commonly found on light-duty trailers, smaller RVs, and some light trucks. They are designed to provide a good balance between load-carrying capacity and ride comfort.

112 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 112 can support a maximum load of 2469 pounds or 1120 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 Pirelli Scorpion MTR LT265/75R16 tire is 44 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 1961700.