Nitto NT555 G2 255/50R17 Tires

Nitto NT555 G2 255/50R17 SL 101W is an ultra high performance summer tire priced from $177.00.

Nitto NT555 G2 255/50R17 SL 101W Tire Specs

255/50R17 is a Metric tire. It also comes in a P-Metric (P255/50R17) variant

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

255 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 255/50R17 tire is 255 millimeters.

50 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 255/50R17 tire, the sidewall height is 50% of its tread width.

R denotes that 255/50R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 255/50R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 inches in diameter.

SL denotes the load range of a tire. Standard Load or SL tires are typically found on passenger cars, smaller SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to operate at standard inflation pressures and are not meant for carrying heavy loads.

101 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 101 can support a maximum load of 1819 pounds or 825 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 NT555 G2 255/50R17 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Nitto NT555 G2 255/50R17 tire is 320 AA A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 211230.