Sumitomo Encounter AT P285/70R17 Tires

Sumitomo Encounter AT P285/70R17 SL 117T is an all-terrain tire priced from $245.99.

Sumitomo Encounter AT P285/70R17 SL 117T Tire Specs

P285/70R17 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT285/70R17) and a Metric (285/70R17) variant

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

P indicates that P285/70R17 is a passenger tire.

285 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 P285/70R17 tire is 285 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P285/70R17 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that P285/70R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P285/70R17 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.

117 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 117 can support a maximum load of 2833 pounds or 1285 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 Sumitomo Encounter AT P285/70R17 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Sumitomo Encounter AT P285/70R17 tire is 660 A B.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is ATH83.