Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 305/40R21 Tires

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 305/40R21 XL 113V is a high performance winter tire priced from $530.69.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 305/40R21 XL 113V Tire Specs

305/40R21 is a Metric tire.

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

305 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 305/40R21 tire is 305 millimeters.

40 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 305/40R21 tire, the sidewall height is 40% of its tread width.

R denotes that 305/40R21 tire has radial construction.

21 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 305/40R21 can be mounted on rims with 21 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.

113 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 113 can support a maximum load of 2535 pounds or 1150 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 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 305/40R21 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 49167.