Michelin Pilot Sport 4 P205/55R16 Tires

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 P205/55R16 SL 91Y is an ultra high performance summer tire.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 P205/55R16 SL 91Y Tire Specs

P205/55R16 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular minivans and passenger cars. It also comes in a Metric (205/55R16) variant

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

P indicates that P205/55R16 is a passenger tire.

205 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 P205/55R16 tire is 205 millimeters.

55 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P205/55R16 tire, the sidewall height is 55% of its tread width.

R denotes that P205/55R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P205/55R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

91 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 91 can support a maximum load of 1356 pounds or 615 kilograms per tire.

Y indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Y is approved for speeds up to 186 miles per hour or 299 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Michelin Pilot Sport 4 P205/55R16 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Michelin Pilot Sport 4 P205/55R16 tire is 320 AA A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 38956.