Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 245/45R19 Tires

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 245/45R19 XL 102V is a high performance winter tire with run-flat capability priced from $380.82.

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 245/45R19 XL 102V Tire Specs

245/45R19 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular crossovers, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a P-Metric (P245/45R19) variant

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

245 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 245/45R19 tire is 245 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 245/45R19 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that 245/45R19 tire has radial construction.

19 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 245/45R19 can be mounted on rims with 19 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.

102 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 102 can support a maximum load of 1874 pounds or 850 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.

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 245/45R19 is a run-flat tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at a reduced speed for a limited distance.

Maximum inflation for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 245/45R19 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 2398300.