Michelin MXV3-A 195/65R14 Tires

Michelin MXV3-A 195/65R14 SL 89V is a touring summer tire.

Michelin MXV3-A 195/65R14 SL 89V Tire Specs

195/65R14 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P195/65R14) variant

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

195 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 195/65R14 tire is 195 millimeters.

65 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 195/65R14 tire, the sidewall height is 65% of its tread width.

R denotes that 195/65R14 tire has radial construction.

14 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 195/65R14 can be mounted on rims with 14 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.

89 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 89 can support a maximum load of 1279 pounds or 580 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 MXV3-A 195/65R14 tire is 51 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 72294.