Falken Wildpeak A/T4W LT285/70R18 Tires

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W LT285/70R18 C 117/114S is an all-terrain tire priced from $356.00.

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W LT285/70R18 C 117/114S Tire Specs

LT285/70R18 is a LT-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (285/70R18) variant

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

LT indicates that LT285/70R18 is a light truck tire.

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 LT285/70R18 tire is 285 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT285/70R18 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT285/70R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT285/70R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 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.

117/114 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 117 can support a maximum load of 2833 pounds or 1285 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 114 can support a maximum load of 2601 pounds or 1180 kilograms per tire.

S indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of S is approved for speeds up to 112 miles per hour or 180 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Falken Wildpeak A/T4W LT285/70R18 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 28840692.