P205/40R16 Tire Pressure
Discover the load limits at various inflation pressures for P205/40R16 tires to ensure your vehicle's tires are properly inflated for a safe and comfortable drive.
P205/40R16 is a P-Metric tire that comes in a Light Load (LL) range and a Standard Load (SL) range. a Standard Load (SL) range and an Extra Load (XL) range.
Light load (LL) size has a load index of 75 with a maximum load capacity of 852 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 852 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.
Standard load (SL) size has a load index of 79 with a maximum load capacity of 963 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 963 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.
Extra load (XL) size has a load index of 83 with a maximum load capacity of 1074 lbs at 41 psi, capable of supporting up to 1074 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 41 pounds per square inch.
P205/40R16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P205/40R16 | 75 | LL | 728 lbs | 772 lbs | 805 lbs | 853 lbs | 853 lbs (75 LL) | |||
| P205/40R16 | 79 | SL | 798 lbs | 855 lbs | 910 lbs | 963 lbs | 996 lbs (79 SL) | |||
| P205/40R16 | 83 | XL | 798 lbs | 855 lbs | 910 lbs | 963 lbs | 996 lbs | 1023 lbs | 1074 lbs (83 XL) |
Use the tire pressure calculator to determine proper inflation for new tire size when replacing P205/40R16 tires.
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