Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 175/60R14 Tires

Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 175/60R14 SL 79H is an ultra high performance summer tire.

Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 175/60R14 SL 79H Tire Specs

175/60R14 is a Metric tire. It also comes in a P-Metric (P175/60R14) variant

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

175 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 175/60R14 tire is 175 millimeters.

60 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 175/60R14 tire, the sidewall height is 60% of its tread width.

R denotes that 175/60R14 tire has radial construction.

14 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 175/60R14 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.

79 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 79 can support a maximum load of 963 pounds or 437 kilograms per tire.

H indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of H is approved for speeds up to 130 miles per hour or 209 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 175/60R14 tire is 51 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 81786.