2016 Cadillac ELR Tire Size
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2016 Cadillac ELR that depend upon the trim level. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. Then pick the best tire size for your 2016 Cadillac ELR.
245/40R20 95
Simplified Size: 245-40-20
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2016 Cadillac ELR is 245/40R20 95H. A color-coded explanation of the 2016 Cadillac ELR's tire size is shown below.
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. | ||||||
95 | This tire has a load index of 95, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1518 pounds (690 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
40 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 98 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 H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
w/Performance Pkg.
245/40ZR20/XL (99)
Simplified Size: 245-40-20
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2016 Cadillac ELR is 245/40ZR20/XL 99(Y). A color-coded explanation of the 2016 Cadillac ELR's tire size is shown below.
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. | ||||||
XL | The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. | ||||||
99 | This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
Z | This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h). A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating. | ||||||
40 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 98 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 Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |