Michelin XAS 175R14 Tires

Michelin XAS 175R14 SL 88H is a high performance summer tire.

Michelin XAS 175R14 SL 88H Tire Specs

175R14 is a Metric tire.

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

175 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 175R14 tire is 175 millimeters.

82 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 175R14 tire, the sidewall height is 82% of its tread width.

R denotes that 175R14 tire has radial construction.

14 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 175R14 can be mounted on rims with 14 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.

88 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 88 can support a maximum load of 1235 pounds or 560 kilograms per tire.

H indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of H is approved for speeds up to 130 miles per hour or 209 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Michelin XAS 175R14 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Michelin XAS 175R14 tire is 180 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 41286.