Power King Towmax STR II ST235/80R16 Tires

Power King Towmax STR II ST235/80R16 E 124/120L is a trailer tire.

Power King Towmax STR II ST235/80R16 E 124/120L Tire Specs

ST235/80R16 is a Special Trailer tire. It also comes in a Metric (235/80R16) variant

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

ST indicates that ST235/80R16 is a trailer tire.

235 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 ST235/80R16 tire is 235 millimeters.

80 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For ST235/80R16 tire, the sidewall height is 80% of its tread width.

R denotes that ST235/80R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. ST235/80R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

124/120 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 124 can support a maximum load of 3527 pounds or 1600 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 120 can support a maximum load of 3086 pounds or 1400 kilograms per tire.

L indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of L is approved for speeds up to 75 miles per hour or 121 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is MAX24T.