Michelin MX 145R12 Tires

Michelin MX 145R12 SL 72S is a touring summer tire.

Michelin MX 145R12 SL 72S Tire Specs

145R12 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars.

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

145 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 145R12 tire is 145 millimeters.

82 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 145R12 tire, the sidewall height is 82% of its tread width.

R denotes that 145R12 tire has radial construction.

12 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 145R12 can be mounted on rims with 12 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.

72 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 72 can support a maximum load of 783 pounds or 355 kilograms per tire.

S indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of S is approved for speeds up to 112 miles per hour or 180 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Michelin MX 145R12 tire is 51 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 50010.