Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 205/55R16 Tires

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 205/55R16 XL 94R is a high performance winter tire priced from $152.97.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 205/55R16 XL 94R Tire Specs

205/55R16 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P205/55R16) variant

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

205 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 205/55R16 tire is 205 millimeters.

55 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 205/55R16 tire, the sidewall height is 55% of its tread width.

R denotes that 205/55R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 205/55R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

94 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 94 can support a maximum load of 1477 pounds or 670 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 R5 205/55R16 tire is 51 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is T432385.