185/55R15 Tire Pressure
Discover the load limits at various inflation pressures for 185/55R15 tires to ensure your vehicle's tires are properly inflated for a safe and comfortable drive.
185/55R15 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 82 with a maximum load capacity of 1047 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 1047 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.
Extra load (XL) size has a load index of 86 with a maximum load capacity of 1168 lbs at 42 psi, capable of supporting up to 1168 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 42 pounds per square inch.
185/55R15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/55R15 | 82 | SL | 802 lbs | 875 lbs | 948 lbs | 1019 lbs | 1047 lbs (82 SL) | |||
| 185/55R15 | 86 | XL | 796 lbs | 866 lbs | 939 lbs | 1008 lbs | 1032 lbs | 1076 lbs | 1144 lbs | 1168 lbs (86 XL) |
Use the tire pressure calculator to determine proper inflation for new tire size when replacing 185/55R15 tires.
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