Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance P215/55R17 Tires

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance P215/55R17 XL 98V is a high performance winter tire priced from $141.98.

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance P215/55R17 XL 98V Tire Specs

P215/55R17 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (215/55R17) variant

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

P indicates that P215/55R17 is a passenger tire.

215 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 P215/55R17 tire is 215 millimeters.

55 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P215/55R17 tire, the sidewall height is 55% of its tread width.

R denotes that P215/55R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P215/55R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 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.

98 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 98 can support a maximum load of 1653 pounds or 750 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.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 784702297.