Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 P235/45R18 Tires

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 P235/45R18 XL 98T is a studdable winter tire priced from $170.98.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 P235/45R18 XL 98T Tire Specs

P235/45R18 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a Metric (235/45R18) variant

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

P indicates that P235/45R18 is a passenger 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 P235/45R18 tire is 235 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P235/45R18 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that P235/45R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P235/45R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 inches in diameter.

XL denotes the load range of a tire. XL stands for Extra Load. Tires with this designation are constructed to carry more weight than standard load tires of the same size. This is achieved by reinforcing the tire's construction, often through additional or stronger layers known as plies.

98 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 98 can support a maximum load of 1653 pounds or 750 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.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is T430183.