Sumitomo Encounter AT LT325/65R18 Tires

Sumitomo Encounter AT LT325/65R18 E 127/124R is an all-terrain tire priced from $376.99.

Sumitomo Encounter AT LT325/65R18 E 127/124R Tire Specs

LT325/65R18 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks. It also comes in a Metric (325/65R18) variant

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

LT indicates that LT325/65R18 is a light truck tire.

325 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 LT325/65R18 tire is 325 millimeters.

65 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT325/65R18 tire, the sidewall height is 65% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT325/65R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT325/65R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 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.

127/124 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 127 can support a maximum load of 3858 pounds or 1750 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 124 can support a maximum load of 3527 pounds or 1600 kilograms per tire.

R indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of R is approved for speeds up to 106 miles per hour or 171 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Sumitomo Encounter AT LT325/65R18 tire is 65 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is ATH98.