Kumho Ecsta V730 225/45R15 Tires

Kumho Ecsta V730 225/45R15 SL 87W is a track and competition tire priced from $180.00.

Kumho Ecsta V730 225/45R15 SL 87W Tire Specs

225/45R15 is a Metric tire. It also comes in a P-Metric (P225/45R15) variant

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

225 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 225/45R15 tire is 225 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 225/45R15 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that 225/45R15 tire has radial construction.

15 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 225/45R15 can be mounted on rims with 15 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.

87 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 87 can support a maximum load of 1201 pounds or 545 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 Kumho Ecsta V730 225/45R15 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Kumho Ecsta V730 225/45R15 tire is 200 AA A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 2283943.