Michelin XWX 205/70R14 Tires

Michelin XWX 205/70R14 SL 89W is a touring summer tire.

Michelin XWX 205/70R14 SL 89W Tire Specs

205/70R14 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT205/70R14), a Metric Commercial (205/70R14C) and a P-Metric (P205/70R14) variant

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

205 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 205/70R14 tire is 205 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 205/70R14 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that 205/70R14 tire has radial construction.

14 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 205/70R14 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.

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 Michelin XWX 205/70R14 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Michelin XWX 205/70R14 tire is 100 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 74904.