Pirelli Scorpion MTR LT255/70R16 Tires

Pirelli Scorpion MTR LT255/70R16 C 108/104Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $257.97.

Pirelli Scorpion MTR LT255/70R16 C 108/104Q Tire Specs

LT255/70R16 is a LT-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (255/70R16) and a P-Metric (P255/70R16) variant

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

LT indicates that LT255/70R16 is a light truck tire.

255 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 LT255/70R16 tire is 255 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT255/70R16 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT255/70R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT255/70R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

C denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range C is equivalent to a 6-ply rating, but the actual number of plies in the tire may vary. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 50 psi, and are commonly found on light-duty trailers, smaller RVs, and some light trucks. They are designed to provide a good balance between load-carrying capacity and ride comfort.

108/104 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 108 can support a maximum load of 2205 pounds or 1000 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 104 can support a maximum load of 1984 pounds or 900 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 Pirelli Scorpion MTR LT255/70R16 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 2371400.