Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 205/55R17 Tires

Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 205/55R17 SL 95V is an ultra high performance all-season tire priced from $132.99.

Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 205/55R17 SL 95V Tire Specs

205/55R17 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular crossovers and passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P205/55R17) 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 205/55R17 tire is 205 millimeters.

55 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 205/55R17 tire, the sidewall height is 55% of its tread width.

R denotes that 205/55R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 205/55R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 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.

95 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 95 can support a maximum load of 1521 pounds or 690 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.

Maximum inflation for Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 205/55R17 tire is 50 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 205/55R17 tire is 640 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is ASP03.