Nitto NT05 295/45R18 Tires

Nitto NT05 295/45R18 XL 112W is a track and competition tire priced from $314.00.

Nitto NT05 295/45R18 XL 112W Tire Specs

295/45R18 is a Metric tire. It also comes in a P-Metric (P295/45R18) variant

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

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 295/45R18 tire is 295 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 295/45R18 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that 295/45R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 295/45R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 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.

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.

W indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of W is approved for speeds up to 168 miles per hour or 270 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Nitto NT05 295/45R18 tire is 50 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Nitto NT05 295/45R18 tire is 200 AA A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 207170.