215/45R16 Tire Pressure
Discover the load limits at various inflation pressures for 215/45R16 tires to ensure your vehicle's tires are properly inflated for a safe and comfortable drive.
215/45R16 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 86 with a maximum load capacity of 1168 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 1168 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.
Extra load (XL) size has a load index of 80 with a maximum load capacity of 992 lbs at 42 psi, capable of supporting up to 992 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 42 pounds per square inch.
215/45R16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/45R16 | 86 | SL | 895 lbs | 977 lbs | 1056 lbs | 1135 lbs | 1168 lbs (86 SL) | |||
| 215/45R16 | 80 | XL | 675 lbs | 736 lbs | 798 lbs | 855 lbs | 875 lbs | 915 lbs | 972 lbs | 992 lbs (80 XL) |
Use the tire pressure calculator to determine proper inflation for new tire size when replacing 215/45R16 tires.
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