1998 Acura SLX Tire Size
The original tire size for your 1998 Acura SLX is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Acura SLX tire size.
Trim Options:
Premium
P245/70R16 106
Simplified Size: 245-70-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1998 Acura SLX is P245/70R16 106S. A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Acura SLX's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
| ||||||
245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
106 | This tire has a load index of 106, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2090 pounds (950 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
70 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 171 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
| ||||||
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |