Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 225/55R17 Tires

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 225/55R17 SL 97H is a high performance winter tire with run-flat capability priced from $281.50.

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 225/55R17 SL 97H Tire Specs

225/55R17 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular minivans, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT225/55R17), a Metric Commercial (225/55R17C) and a P-Metric (P225/55R17) 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 225/55R17 tire is 225 millimeters.

55 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 225/55R17 tire, the sidewall height is 55% of its tread width.

R denotes that 225/55R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 225/55R17 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.

97 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 97 can support a maximum load of 1609 pounds or 730 kilograms per tire.

H indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of H is approved for speeds up to 130 miles per hour or 209 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 225/55R17 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 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 225/55R17 tire is 51 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 26000.