165/50R15 Tire Pressure
Discover the load limits at various inflation pressures for 165/50R15 tires to ensure your vehicle's tires are properly inflated for a safe and comfortable drive.
165/50R15 is a Metric tire that comes in a Standard Load (SL) range and an Extra Load (XL) range.
Standard load (SL) size has a load index of 72 with a maximum load capacity of 783 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 783 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.
Extra load (XL) size has a load index of 76 with a maximum load capacity of 882 lbs at 42 psi, capable of supporting up to 882 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 42 pounds per square inch.
165/50R15 Tire Pressure Chart
| Tire Size | Load Index | Load Range | 26 psi | 29 psi | 32 psi | 35 psi | 36 psi | 38 psi | 41 psi | 42 psi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/50R15 | 72 | SL | 600 lbs | 655 lbs | 708 lbs | 761 lbs | 783 lbs (72 SL) | |||
| 165/50R15 | 76 | XL | 600 lbs | 655 lbs | 708 lbs | 761 lbs | 778 lbs | 814 lbs | 864 lbs | 882 lbs (76 XL) |
Use the tire pressure calculator to determine proper inflation for new tire size when replacing 165/50R15 tires.
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