Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST P245/40R18 Tires

Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST P245/40R18 SL 93V is an ultra high performance all-season tire with run-flat capability.

Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST P245/40R18 SL 93V Tire Specs

P245/40R18 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a Metric (245/40R18) variant

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

P indicates that P245/40R18 is a passenger tire.

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 P245/40R18 tire is 245 millimeters.

40 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P245/40R18 tire, the sidewall height is 40% of its tread width.

R denotes that P245/40R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P245/40R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 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.

93 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 93 can support a maximum load of 1433 pounds or 650 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.

Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST P245/40R18 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 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST P245/40R18 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Dunlop SP Sport 5000 DSST P245/40R18 tire is 340 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 265021142.