2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Tire Size
The original tire size for your 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Freightliner Sprinter 2500 tire size.
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LT245/75R16/E 120
Simplified Size: 245-75-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 is LT245/75R16/E 120Q. A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
120 | This tire has a load index of 120, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 3080 pounds (1400 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
E | The mark of E denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating. A load range of E means that the tire has a ply rating of 10. Letters further along in the alphabet represent stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures. Tires with higher inflation pressures can carry heavier loads. | ||||||
75 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 183 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of Q, which means 99 mph (160 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |