Achilles Desert Hawk HT3 LT225/75R16 Tires

Achilles Desert Hawk HT3 LT225/75R16 D 115/112S is a touring all-season tire priced from $119.99.

Achilles Desert Hawk HT3 LT225/75R16 D 115/112S Tire Specs

LT225/75R16 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans. It also comes in a Metric (225/75R16), a Metric Commercial (225/75R16C) and a P-Metric (P225/75R16) variant

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

LT indicates that LT225/75R16 is a light truck tire.

225 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 LT225/75R16 tire is 225 millimeters.

75 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT225/75R16 tire, the sidewall height is 75% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT225/75R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT225/75R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

D denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range D is equivalent to an 8-ply rating in the old system, but the actual number of plies in the tire may be different. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 65 psi, and are commonly found on light trucks, SUVs, and trailers, where higher load carrying capacity is needed. They are particularly important for vehicles that are used for towing or carrying heavy loads.

115/112 indicates a dual load index, meaning a tire can be used in a single or a dual application. For a single application, load index of 115 can support a maximum load of 2679 pounds or 1215 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 112 can support a maximum load of 2469 pounds or 1120 kilograms per tire.

S indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of S is approved for speeds up to 112 miles per hour or 180 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Achilles Desert Hawk HT3 LT225/75R16 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is ADH26.