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General Tire GEN Altimax RT43 215/45R17
General Tire GEN Altimax RT43 215/45R17
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Width:
8.50
(in)
Height:
24.60
(in)
Depth:
17.00
(in)
SKU:
15497860000
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Looking for a 215/45R17 touring tire? The General Tire Altimax RT43 is available now at ThreePiece.us with free shipping on every order and Affirm financing at checkout.
What 215/45R17 means
In the size 215/45R17, 215 is the section width in millimeters (8.46 in), 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall stands 45% as tall as the tire is wide, or 96.8 mm (3.81 in) — R denotes radial construction, and 17 is the wheel diameter in inches. That works out to an overall diameter of about 24.62 inches, turning roughly 819 revolutions per mile. Overall diameter is what matters for speedometer accuracy and clearance when you change sizes, so compare it — not just the width — against your current tire.
The service description on this tire decodes to a load index of 87 — a maximum load of 1,202 lbs per tire. The speed symbol V corresponds to a maximum sustained speed of 149 mph.
Specifications
| Size | 215/45R17 |
| Tire Type | Touring |
| Service Description | 87V |
| Load Index | 87 |
| Speed Rating | V |
| Load Range | SL |
| Section Width (mm) | 215 |
| Aspect Ratio | 45 |
| Overall Diameter (in) | 24.6 |
| Tread Depth (/32") | 11 |
| Treadwear | 700 |
| Traction Grade | A |
| Temperature Grade | A |
| UTQG | 700AA |
| Warranty | 65K |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of tire is the General Tire Altimax RT43?
The General Tire Altimax RT43 in 215/45R17 is a touring tire.
What are the treadwear and warranty ratings on the General Tire Altimax RT43?
This tire carries a treadwear grade of 700, traction grade A, temperature grade A under UTQG. The manufacturer's warranty is 65K.
What does 87V mean on the General Tire Altimax RT43?
87V breaks down as load index 87 — rated for 1,202 lbs per tire — with a V speed rating, good for a maximum sustained 149 mph.
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- BRAND:
- General Tire
- Model:
- GEN Altimax RT43
- Size:
- 215/45R17
- Aspect Ratio:
- 45
- Load Index:
- 87
- Load Range:
- SL
- Section Width:
- 215
- Service Description:
- 87V
- Speed Index:
- V
- Temperature:
- A
- Tire Rim Diameter:
- 24.6
- Tire Type:
- Touring
- Traction:
- A
- Tread Wear:
- 700
- Tread Depth:
- 11
- UQTG:
- 700AA
- Warranty:
- 65K
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