Kumho Ecsta PS31 195/45R16 Tires

Kumho Ecsta PS31 195/45R16 XL 84V is an ultra high performance summer tire priced from $86.99.

Kumho Ecsta PS31 195/45R16 XL 84V Tire Specs

195/45R16 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P195/45R16) variant

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

195 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 195/45R16 tire is 195 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 195/45R16 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that 195/45R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 195/45R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

84 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 84 can support a maximum load of 1102 pounds or 500 kilograms per tire.

V indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of V is approved for speeds up to 149 miles per hour or 240 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Kumho Ecsta PS31 195/45R16 tire is 440 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 2233303.