Hoosier A7 P205/50R15 Tires

Hoosier A7 P205/50R15 SL 84W is a track and competition tire.

Hoosier A7 P205/50R15 SL 84W Tire Specs

P205/50R15 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a Metric (205/50R15) variant

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

P indicates that P205/50R15 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 P205/50R15 tire is 205 millimeters.

50 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P205/50R15 tire, the sidewall height is 50% of its tread width.

R denotes that P205/50R15 tire has radial construction.

15 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P205/50R15 can be mounted on rims with 15 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.

84 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 84 can support a maximum load of 1102 pounds or 500 kilograms per tire.

W indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of W is approved for speeds up to 168 miles per hour or 270 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Hoosier A7 P205/50R15 tire is 44 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Hoosier A7 P205/50R15 tire is 40 C A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 46502A7.