2011 Dodge Nitro Tire Size

The original tire size for your 2011 Dodge Nitro is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Dodge Nitro tire size.

Trim Options:

DetonatorHeatR/TShock

P245/50R20 102S

Simplified Size:  245-50-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2011 Dodge Nitro is P245/50R20 102S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2011 Dodge Nitro'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.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

102

This tire has a load index of 102, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1870 pounds (850 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
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.