Achilles Desert Hawk XMT 27x8.50R15 Tires

Achilles Desert Hawk XMT 27x8.50R15 C 95Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $165.96.

Achilles Desert Hawk XMT 27x8.50R15 C 95Q Tire Specs

27x8.50R15 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 27x8.50R15, 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 27x8.50R15 tire is 8.50 inches.

R denotes that 27x8.50R15 tire has radial construction.

15 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 27x8.50R15 can be mounted on rims with 15 inches in diameter.

C denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range C is equivalent to a 6-ply rating, but the actual number of plies in the tire may vary. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 50 psi, and are commonly found on light-duty trailers, smaller RVs, and some light trucks. They are designed to provide a good balance between load-carrying capacity and ride comfort.

95 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 95 can support a maximum load of 1521 pounds or 690 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 27x8.50R15 tire is 50 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is MAO278515.