Michelin Primacy XC LT235/80R18 Tires

Michelin Primacy XC LT235/80R18 E 121/118R is a touring all-season tire priced from $332.97.

Michelin Primacy XC LT235/80R18 E 121/118R Tire Specs

LT235/80R18 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks. It also comes in a Metric (235/80R18) variant

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

LT indicates that LT235/80R18 is a light truck tire.

235 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 LT235/80R18 tire is 235 millimeters.

80 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT235/80R18 tire, the sidewall height is 80% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT235/80R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT235/80R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 inches in diameter.

E denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range E is equivalent to a 10-ply rating, but this doesn't mean the tire actually has 10 physical plies. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 80 psi, and are commonly used on vehicles that carry heavy cargo or tow trailers, such as full-size vans, pickup trucks, and larger SUVs. They are also found on commercial trucks and RVs.

121/118 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 121 can support a maximum load of 3197 pounds or 1450 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 118 can support a maximum load of 2910 pounds or 1320 kilograms per tire.

R indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of R is approved for speeds up to 106 miles per hour or 171 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Michelin Primacy XC LT235/80R18 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 34418.