Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/70R16 Tires

Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/70R16 SL 103T is a touring all-season tire priced from $142.99.

Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/70R16 SL 103T Tire Specs

225/70R16 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular minivans and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT225/70R16) and a P-Metric (P225/70R16) variant

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

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 225/70R16 tire is 225 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 225/70R16 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that 225/70R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 225/70R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

103 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 103 can support a maximum load of 1929 pounds or 875 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 HT2 225/70R16 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/70R16 tire is 640 A B.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is HT277.