Westlake SL309 LT235/85R16 Tires

Westlake SL309 LT235/85R16 E 120/116Q is an all-weather tire priced from $112.79.

Westlake SL309 LT235/85R16 E 120/116Q Tire Specs

LT235/85R16 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans. It also comes in a Metric (235/85R16) and a Special Trailer (ST235/85R16) variant

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

LT indicates that LT235/85R16 is a light truck tire.

235 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 LT235/85R16 tire is 235 millimeters.

85 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT235/85R16 tire, the sidewall height is 85% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT235/85R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT235/85R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

120/116 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 120 can support a maximum load of 3086 pounds or 1400 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 116 can support a maximum load of 2756 pounds or 1250 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 Westlake SL309 LT235/85R16 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 22270033.