Toyo Open Country M/T LT285/70R17 Tires

Toyo Open Country M/T LT285/70R17 C 116/113Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $407.00.

Toyo Open Country M/T LT285/70R17 C 116/113Q Tire Specs

LT285/70R17 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (285/70R17) and a P-Metric (P285/70R17) variant

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

LT indicates that LT285/70R17 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 LT285/70R17 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 LT285/70R17 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT285/70R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT285/70R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 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.

116/113 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 116 can support a maximum load of 2756 pounds or 1250 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 113 can support a maximum load of 2535 pounds or 1150 kilograms per tire.

Q indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Q is approved for speeds up to 99 miles per hour or 159 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Toyo Open Country M/T LT285/70R17 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 361100.