Maxxis Bighorn MT-762 LT245/70R17 Tires

Maxxis Bighorn MT-762 LT245/70R17 D 114/110Q is a mud-terrain tire priced from $239.99.

Maxxis Bighorn MT-762 LT245/70R17 D 114/110Q Tire Specs

LT245/70R17 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular pickup trucks and vans. It also comes in a Metric (245/70R17), a Metric Commercial (245/70R17C) and a P-Metric (P245/70R17) variant

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

LT indicates that LT245/70R17 is a light truck tire.

245 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 LT245/70R17 tire is 245 millimeters.

70 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT245/70R17 tire, the sidewall height is 70% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT245/70R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT245/70R17 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.

114/110 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 114 can support a maximum load of 2601 pounds or 1180 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 110 can support a maximum load of 2337 pounds or 1060 kilograms per tire.

Q indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Q is approved for speeds up to 99 miles per hour or 159 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Maxxis Bighorn MT-762 LT245/70R17 tire is 65 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is TL00327100.