Achilles Desert Hawk XMT 27x8.50R14 Tires

Achilles Desert Hawk XMT 27x8.50R14 D 101Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $152.97.

Achilles Desert Hawk XMT 27x8.50R14 D 101Q Tire Specs

27x8.50R14 is a Flotation tire.

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

27 is the overall diameter of a tire, or tire height, when it is fully inflated and not under load. For 27x8.50R14, tire diameter is 27 inches.

8.50 indicates the 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 27x8.50R14 tire is 8.50 inches.

R denotes that 27x8.50R14 tire has radial construction.

14 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 27x8.50R14 can be mounted on rims with 14 inches in diameter.

D denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range D is equivalent to an 8-ply rating in the old system, but the actual number of plies in the tire may be different. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 65 psi, and are commonly found on light trucks, SUVs, and trailers, where higher load carrying capacity is needed. They are particularly important for vehicles that are used for towing or carrying heavy loads.

101 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 101 can support a maximum load of 1819 pounds or 825 kilograms per tire.

Q indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Q is approved for speeds up to 99 miles per hour or 159 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Achilles Desert Hawk XMT 27x8.50R14 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is MAO278514.