2009 Hummer H3T Tire Size
Your 2009 Hummer H3T was manufactured with multiple tire sizes. Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences. Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Hummer H3T.
Trim Options:
AlphaBase
LT285/75R16/C 116
Simplified Size: 285-75-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Hummer H3T is LT285/75R16/C 116Q. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Hummer H3T's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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285 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 285 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
116 | This tire has a load index of 116, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2750 pounds (1250 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
C | The mark of C denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating. A load range of C means that the tire has a ply rating of 6. 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 213 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. |
Trim Options:
AlphaBase
P265/75R16 114
Simplified Size: 265-75-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Hummer H3T is P265/75R16 114T. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Hummer H3T's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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265 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 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. | ||||||
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 198 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 T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |