Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 P235/55R20 Tires

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 P235/55R20 SL 102T is a studdable winter tire.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 P235/55R20 SL 102T Tire Specs

P235/55R20 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (235/55R20) variant

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

P indicates that P235/55R20 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 P235/55R20 tire is 235 millimeters.

55 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P235/55R20 tire, the sidewall height is 55% of its tread width.

R denotes that P235/55R20 tire has radial construction.

20 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P235/55R20 can be mounted on rims with 20 inches in diameter.

SL denotes the load range of a tire. Standard Load or SL tires are typically found on passenger cars, smaller SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to operate at standard inflation pressures and are not meant for carrying heavy loads.

102 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 102 can support a maximum load of 1874 pounds or 850 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 T430460.