Michelin X M+S 244 205R16 Tires

Michelin X M+S 244 205R16 XL 104T is an all-terrain tire.

Michelin X M+S 244 205R16 XL 104T Tire Specs

205R16 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT205R16) and a Metric Commercial (205R16C) 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 205R16 tire is 205 millimeters.

82 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 205R16 tire, the sidewall height is 82% of its tread width.

R denotes that 205R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 205R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

104 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 104 can support a maximum load of 1984 pounds or 900 kilograms per tire.

T indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of T is approved for speeds up to 118 miles per hour or 190 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Michelin X M+S 244 205R16 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 92710.