What does LT225 mean on a tire?
Example tire size: (looks like P225/60R16 or LT245/75R16)Tire Repair Services. A ‘P’ indicator at the beginning of your tire size indicates that it is manufactured for a passenger car. Conversely, an ‘LT’ designation is used for tires manufactured to withstand heavier vehicles like light trucks and SUVs. The most common 16 inch tire sizes are 205/55R16, 245/75R16, and 265/70R16. These sizes are popular among various vehicles, including sedans and SUVs.Tires for your tire size 225/75r16 the 225/75r16 tire has the following features: the first three digits 225 refer to the width of the tire in millimetres. The second two-digit number 75 refers to the ratio between the height of the sidewall and the width of the tire.A 215 tyre converts to approximately 8. This means that the 225 tyre is slightly wider than the 215 tyre, albeit the difference may seem subtle on paper.R16 tires have a diameter of 29. The sidewall of the tire is 6. This means a 225/75R16 tire will make make 689 revolutions per mile, or 428 revolutions per kilometer.
What does LT mean on a tire?
Lt tires explained LT-metric (Light Truck) tires are specifically engineered to work with trucks, full size SUVs and Vans. Including also 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton load capacity. An LT tire is basically a reinforced tire with extra steel belt, thicker, stiffer sidewalls and a deeper tread. LT tires are usually 8-ply (Load Range D) or 10-ply (Load Range E). Passenger Tires usually have a 4-ply or 6-ply equivalent sidewall. The performance trade-offs of the added material in LT tires are harsher ride, less fuel efficiency, and less responsive handling.A tire size that ends with an LT means it’s a special kind of “Flotation Light Truck” tire that can also handle heavy loads and towing, but the tread pattern is engineered to prioritize off-road traction to “float” over sandy surfaces and loose sediment.Tires with a “LT” are for light truck or SUV use only. The LT designation stands for Light Truck. These tires are intended for more severe use often seen on trucks and follow load and inflation standards established by the Tire and Rim Association (TRA).Because of their stiffer sidewall, LT tires don’t absorb bumps very well, causing more vibrations and road noise, particularly in lighter trucks and SUVs.
Do LT tires ride rough?
Tradespeople who have their vehicle or van loaded with tools, supplies, and equipment often find stiffer LT tires provide less sway and, therefore, more confidence-inspiring handling. Others may find that the ride is slightly harsher and not as comfortable. LT tires also have extra material in the sidewall and under the tread that protects the tire from damage. In the other hand, LT tires won’t ride as smooth, be as fuel efficient or last longer than a regular P-metric (Passenger)tire.Because of their stiffer sidewall, LT tires don’t absorb bumps very well, causing more vibrations and road noise, particularly in lighter trucks and SUVs. That’s why we typically only recommend using LT tires on larger trucks, SUVs and vans, or for use in off-road conditions.LT Tyres have a tougher internal construction which offers greater strength and puncture resistance than a standard tyre. They have been engineered to have a high load rating. Made for loads between ½-1 ton, LT tyres support the weight of larger trucks, SUVs, vans and also heavier loads, towing and hauling needs.Additionally, ST tires employ a harder rubber compound with increased sidewall strength and enhanced resistance to aging and UV rays. Conversely, LT tires boast a broader array of tread patterns, although this feature holds little significance when traction isn’t a primary concern during towing.
What is better at or LT tires?
LT Tyres have heavier duty side walls. That means more strength and lifespan at lower tyre pressures. That means less wear on the walls themselves, traversing rocky terrain. It means less likely for a sidewall puncture on said rocky terrain. LT tires are usually 8-ply (Load Range D) or 10-ply (Load Range E). Passenger Tires generally have a 4-ply or 6-ply equivalent sidewall. The performance trade-off of this added weight is a harsher ride, less fuel efficiency, and less responsive handling.LT (Light Truck) tires generally have deeper treads than passenger car tires because they are designed to handle heavier loads and more severe driving conditions.
How to identify LT tires?
LT-Metric tires will have the letters “LT” before the size number sequence: LT245/75R17 119/116R Load Range E. Notice that there are two load index numbers and a Load Range, see the section on Load Index for more info. LT-metric tires, they may not be suitable for replacing O. E. P-metric tires because of the ride harshness that results from higher PSI requirements. Load Comparison Example, P vs. LT: P245/75R16 109 Max Load = 2,271 lbs @ 35 PSI In order to carry the equivalent load, a LT245/75R16 LRC must be inflated to 50 PSI.