Continental ExtremeContact Force 245/40R15 Tires

Continental ExtremeContact Force 245/40R15 XL 92V is an ultra high performance summer tire priced from $225.00.

Continental ExtremeContact Force 245/40R15 XL 92V Tire Specs

245/40R15 is a Metric tire. It also comes in a P-Metric (P245/40R15) variant

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

245 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 245/40R15 tire is 245 millimeters.

40 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 245/40R15 tire, the sidewall height is 40% of its tread width.

R denotes that 245/40R15 tire has radial construction.

15 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 245/40R15 can be mounted on rims with 15 inches in diameter.

XL denotes the load range of a tire. XL stands for Extra Load. Tires with this designation are constructed to carry more weight than standard load tires of the same size. This is achieved by reinforcing the tire's construction, often through additional or stronger layers known as plies.

92 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 92 can support a maximum load of 1389 pounds or 630 kilograms per tire.

V indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of V is approved for speeds up to 149 miles per hour or 240 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Continental ExtremeContact Force 245/40R15 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Continental ExtremeContact Force 245/40R15 tire is 200 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 45545CF.