2011 Chevrolet Caprice Tire Size
The original tire size for your 2011 Chevrolet Caprice is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Chevrolet Caprice tire size.
Trim Options:
PPV
P235/50R18/XL 99
Simplified Size: 235-50-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2011 Chevrolet Caprice is P235/50R18/XL 99W. A color-coded explanation of the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
XL | The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. | ||||||
99 | This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
50 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |