Pirelli P Zero System 285/40R17 Tires

Pirelli P Zero System 285/40R17 SL 100Y is an ultra high performance summer tire priced from $324.00.

Pirelli P Zero System 285/40R17 SL 100Y Tire Specs

285/40R17 is a Metric tire. It also comes in a P-Metric (P285/40R17) variant

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

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 285/40R17 tire is 285 millimeters.

40 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 285/40R17 tire, the sidewall height is 40% of its tread width.

R denotes that 285/40R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 285/40R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 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.

100 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 100 can support a maximum load of 1764 pounds or 800 kilograms per tire.

Y indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Y is approved for speeds up to 186 miles per hour or 299 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Pirelli P Zero System 285/40R17 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Pirelli P Zero System 285/40R17 tire is 140 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 2593700.