BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 37x12.50R17 Tires

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 37x12.50R17 D 124Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $498.99.

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 37x12.50R17 D 124Q Tire Specs

37x12.50R17 is a Flotation tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.

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

37 is the overall diameter of a tire, or tire height, when it is fully inflated and not under load. For 37x12.50R17, tire diameter is 37 inches.

12.50 indicates the 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 37x12.50R17 tire is 12.50 inches.

R denotes that 37x12.50R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 37x12.50R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 inches in diameter.

D denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range D is equivalent to an 8-ply rating in the old system, but the actual number of plies in the tire may be different. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 65 psi, and are commonly found on light trucks, SUVs, and trailers, where higher load carrying capacity is needed. They are particularly important for vehicles that are used for towing or carrying heavy loads.

124 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 124 can support a maximum load of 3527 pounds or 1600 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 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 37x12.50R17 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 39458.