Maxxis MA-202 225/60R16 Tires

Maxxis MA-202 225/60R16 SL 98S is a touring all-season tire priced from $97.96.

Maxxis MA-202 225/60R16 SL 98S Tire Specs

225/60R16 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular minivans and passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P225/60R16) variant

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

225 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 225/60R16 tire is 225 millimeters.

60 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 225/60R16 tire, the sidewall height is 60% of its tread width.

R denotes that 225/60R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 225/60R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 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.

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.

S indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of S is approved for speeds up to 112 miles per hour or 180 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Maxxis MA-202 225/60R16 tire is 44 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Maxxis MA-202 225/60R16 tire is 400 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is TP40993100.