2000 Lexus LX470 Tire Size

The original tire size for your 2000 Lexus LX470 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Lexus LX470 tire size.

P275/70R16 114H

Simplified Size:  275-70-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2000 Lexus LX470 is P275/70R16 114H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2000 Lexus LX470's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
275

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

114

This tire has a load index of 114, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2596 pounds (1180 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 192 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
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.