Hoosier R7 P225/40R17 Tires

Hoosier R7 P225/40R17 LL 81W is a track and competition tire priced from $393.00.

Hoosier R7 P225/40R17 LL 81W Tire Specs

P225/40R17 is a P-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (225/40R17) variant

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

P indicates that P225/40R17 is a passenger tire.

225 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 P225/40R17 tire is 225 millimeters.

40 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P225/40R17 tire, the sidewall height is 40% of its tread width.

R denotes that P225/40R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P225/40R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 inches in diameter.

LL denotes the load range of a tire. Tires marked with LL are designed to carry lighter loads compared to standard load (SL) tires. They are typically found on certain passenger vehicles where the load requirements are lower than average. These tires often require less inflation pressure than higher load range tires.

81 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 81 can support a maximum load of 1019 pounds or 462 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 P225/40R17 tire is 44 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Hoosier R7 P225/40R17 tire is 40 C A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 46706R7.