Nokian Hakkapeliitta CR3 215/65R15C Tires

Nokian Hakkapeliitta CR3 215/65R15C C 104/102R is a snow and ice winter tire.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta CR3 215/65R15C C 104/102R Tire Specs

215/65R15C is a Metric Commercial tire. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT215/65R15), a Metric (215/65R15) and a P-Metric (P215/65R15) variant

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

215 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 215/65R15C tire is 215 millimeters.

65 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 215/65R15C tire, the sidewall height is 65% of its tread width.

R denotes that 215/65R15C tire has radial construction.

15 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 215/65R15C can be mounted on rims with 15 inches in diameter.

C indicates that 215/65R15C is a commercial tire designed for heavier loads.

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.

104/102 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 104 can support a maximum load of 1984 pounds or 900 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 102 can support a maximum load of 1874 pounds or 850 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta CR3 215/65R15C tire is 55 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is T429101.