Nitto NT420V LT315/45R22 Tires

Nitto NT420V LT315/45R22 F 121/118S is a high performance all-season tire priced from $391.00.

Nitto NT420V LT315/45R22 F 121/118S Tire Specs

LT315/45R22 is a LT-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (315/45R22) and a P-Metric (P315/45R22) variant

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

LT indicates that LT315/45R22 is a light truck tire.

315 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 LT315/45R22 tire is 315 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT315/45R22 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT315/45R22 tire has radial construction.

22 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT315/45R22 can be mounted on rims with 22 inches in diameter.

F denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range F is equivalent to a ply rating of 12. However, modern tires don't necessarily have 12 physical plies. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 95 psi, and are commonly used in commercial and industrial settings, where vehicles frequently carry heavy loads or operate under strenuous conditions. They are found on larger trucks, trailers, and some RVs.

121/118 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 118 can support a maximum load of 2910 pounds or 1320 kilograms per tire.

S indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of S is approved for speeds up to 112 miles per hour or 180 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Nitto NT420V LT315/45R22 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 205690.