Hoosier R7 P255/50R16 Tires

Hoosier R7 P255/50R16 SL 99W is a track and competition tire priced from $386.00.

Hoosier R7 P255/50R16 SL 99W Tire Specs

P255/50R16 is a P-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (255/50R16) variant

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

P indicates that P255/50R16 is a passenger tire.

255 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 P255/50R16 tire is 255 millimeters.

50 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P255/50R16 tire, the sidewall height is 50% of its tread width.

R denotes that P255/50R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P255/50R16 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.

99 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 99 can support a maximum load of 1709 pounds or 775 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 R7 P255/50R16 tire is 44 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Hoosier R7 P255/50R16 tire is 40 C A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 46620R7.