Tire Size for 2009 Ford Taurus

2009 Ford Taurus Tire Sizes

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Original Tire Size (Show Details)

P225/55R18 97H

P	This letter indicates the intended use of the tire. P = Passenger Car LT = Light Truck C = Commercial Vehicle
225	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
55	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
18	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 18 inches in diameter.
97	This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1610 pounds (730 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
H	This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)

P225/55R18 97H

P	This letter indicates the intended use of the tire. P = Passenger Car LT = Light Truck C = Commercial Vehicle
225	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
55	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
18	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 18 inches in diameter.
97	This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1610 pounds (730 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
H	This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Original Tire Size (Show Details)

P215/60R17 95T

P	This letter indicates the intended use of the tire. P = Passenger Car LT = Light Truck C = Commercial Vehicle
215	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.
60	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
17	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 17 inches in diameter.
95	This tire has a load index of 95, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1521 pounds (690 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
T	This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Original Tire Size (Show Details)

P225/60R18 99H

P	This letter indicates the intended use of the tire. P = Passenger Car LT = Light Truck C = Commercial Vehicle
225	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
60	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
18	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 18 inches in diameter.
99	This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1709 pounds (775 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
H	This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Original Tire Size (Show Details)

P225/60R18 99H

P	This letter indicates the intended use of the tire. P = Passenger Car LT = Light Truck C = Commercial Vehicle
225	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
60	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
18	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 18 inches in diameter.
99	This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1709 pounds (775 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
H	This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Original Tire Size (Show Details)

P215/65R17 98T

P	This letter indicates the intended use of the tire. P = Passenger Car LT = Light Truck C = Commercial Vehicle
215	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.
65	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
17	The tire size was designed to fit rims 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 1654 pounds (750 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
T	This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.