Toyo Open Country M/T LT255/80R17 Tires

Toyo Open Country M/T LT255/80R17 E 121/118Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $382.74.

Toyo Open Country M/T LT255/80R17 E 121/118Q Tire Specs

LT255/80R17 is a LT-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (255/80R17) and a P-Metric (P255/80R17) variant

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

LT indicates that LT255/80R17 is a light truck tire.

255 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 LT255/80R17 tire is 255 millimeters.

80 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT255/80R17 tire, the sidewall height is 80% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT255/80R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT255/80R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 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.

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 LT255/80R17 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 361110.