Sumitomo Encounter AT LT245/70R17 Tires

Sumitomo Encounter AT LT245/70R17 E 119/116S is an all-terrain tire priced from $217.99.

Sumitomo Encounter AT LT245/70R17 E 119/116S Tire Specs

LT245/70R17 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and vans. It also comes in a Metric (245/70R17), a Metric Commercial (245/70R17C) and a P-Metric (P245/70R17) variant

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

LT indicates that LT245/70R17 is a light truck tire.

245 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 LT245/70R17 tire is 245 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT245/70R17 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT245/70R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT245/70R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 inches in diameter.

E denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range E is equivalent to a 10-ply rating, but this doesn't mean the tire actually has 10 physical plies. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 80 psi, and are commonly used on vehicles that carry heavy cargo or tow trailers, such as full-size vans, pickup trucks, and larger SUVs. They are also found on commercial trucks and RVs.

119/116 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 119 can support a maximum load of 2998 pounds or 1360 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 116 can support a maximum load of 2756 pounds or 1250 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 Sumitomo Encounter AT LT245/70R17 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is ATH70.