2009 Acura TL Tire Size

Your Acura was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2009 Acura TL, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Acura TL's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

17-Inch Rims

2009 Acura TL

 

The original tire size for your 2009 Acura TL is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Acura TL's' tire size.

P245/50R17 98V

Simplified Size:  245-50-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Acura TL is P245/50R17 98V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Acura TL's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

98

This tire has a load index of 98, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1650 pounds (750 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

50

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 122 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

18-Inch Rims

2009 Acura TL

 

The original tire size for your 2009 Acura TL is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Acura TL's' tire size.

Trim Options:

SH-AWDSH-AWD w/Tech Pkg.

P245/45R18 96V

Simplified Size:  245-45-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Acura TL is P245/45R18 96V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Acura TL's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

96

This tire has a load index of 96, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1562 pounds (710 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

19-Inch Rims

2009 Acura TL

 

The original tire size for your 2009 Acura TL is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Acura TL's' tire size.

Trim Options:

SH-AWD w/Tech Pkg.

245/40ZR19 (94Y)

Simplified Size:  245-40-19

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Acura TL is 245/40ZR19 94(Y).  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Acura TL's tire size is shown below.

245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

19

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 19 inches in diameter.

94

This tire has a load index of 94, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1474 pounds (670 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 98 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.