Nokian Hakkapeliitta CR4 LT235/60R17 Tires

Nokian Hakkapeliitta CR4 LT235/60R17 D 117/115R is a snow and ice winter tire.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta CR4 LT235/60R17 D 117/115R Tire Specs

LT235/60R17 is a LT-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (235/60R17), a Metric Commercial (235/60R17C) and a P-Metric (P235/60R17) variant

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

LT indicates that LT235/60R17 is a light truck 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 LT235/60R17 tire is 235 millimeters.

60 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT235/60R17 tire, the sidewall height is 60% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT235/60R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT235/60R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 inches in diameter.

D denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range D is equivalent to an 8-ply rating in the old system, but the actual number of plies in the tire may be different. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 65 psi, and are commonly found on light trucks, SUVs, and trailers, where higher load carrying capacity is needed. They are particularly important for vehicles that are used for towing or carrying heavy loads.

117/115 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 117 can support a maximum load of 2833 pounds or 1285 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 115 can support a maximum load of 2679 pounds or 1215 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 CR4 LT235/60R17 tire is 76 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is T432382.