Westlake SL309 LT285/75R16 Tires

Westlake SL309 LT285/75R16 D 122/119Q is an all-weather tire priced from $177.97.

Westlake SL309 LT285/75R16 D 122/119Q Tire Specs

LT285/75R16 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (285/75R16) variant

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

LT indicates that LT285/75R16 is a light truck tire.

285 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 LT285/75R16 tire is 285 millimeters.

75 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT285/75R16 tire, the sidewall height is 75% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT285/75R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT285/75R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

D denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range D is equivalent to an 8-ply rating in the old system, but the actual number of plies in the tire may be different. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 65 psi, and are commonly found on light trucks, SUVs, and trailers, where higher load carrying capacity is needed. They are particularly important for vehicles that are used for towing or carrying heavy loads.

122/119 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 122 can support a maximum load of 3307 pounds or 1500 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 119 can support a maximum load of 2998 pounds or 1360 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 LT285/75R16 tire is 65 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 22789010.