Westlake SL369 A/T LT315/70R17 Tires

Westlake SL369 A/T LT315/70R17 E 126/123R is an all-terrain tire priced from $226.99.

Westlake SL369 A/T LT315/70R17 E 126/123R Tire Specs

LT315/70R17 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (315/70R17) variant

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

LT indicates that LT315/70R17 is a light truck tire.

315 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 LT315/70R17 tire is 315 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT315/70R17 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT315/70R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT315/70R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 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.

126/123 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 126 can support a maximum load of 3748 pounds or 1700 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 123 can support a maximum load of 3417 pounds or 1550 kilograms per tire.

R indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of R is approved for speeds up to 106 miles per hour or 171 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Westlake SL369 A/T LT315/70R17 tire is 65 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 22801008.