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General Tire GEN Altimax RT45 195/55R15
General Tire GEN Altimax RT45 195/55R15
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Looking for a 195/55R15 touring tire? The General Tire Altimax RT45 is available now at ThreePiece.us with free shipping on every order and Affirm financing at checkout.
What 195/55R15 means
In the size 195/55R15, 195 is the section width in millimeters (7.68 in), 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall stands 55% as tall as the tire is wide, or 107.3 mm (4.22 in) — R denotes radial construction, and 15 is the wheel diameter in inches. That works out to an overall diameter of about 23.44 inches, turning roughly 860 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 85 — a maximum load of 1,135 lbs per tire. The speed symbol V corresponds to a maximum sustained speed of 149 mph.
Specifications
| Size | 195/55R15 |
| Tire Type | Touring |
| Service Description | 85V |
| Load Index | 85 |
| Speed Rating | V |
| Load Range | SL |
| Section Width (mm) | 195 |
| Aspect Ratio | 55 |
| Overall Diameter (in) | 23.44 |
| Tread Depth (/32") | 11 |
| Treadwear | 600 |
| Traction Grade | A |
| Temperature Grade | A |
| UTQG | 600AA |
| Warranty | 65K |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of tire is the General Tire Altimax RT45?
The General Tire Altimax RT45 in 195/55R15 is a touring tire.
What are the treadwear and warranty ratings on the General Tire Altimax RT45?
This tire carries a treadwear grade of 600, traction grade A, temperature grade A under UTQG. The manufacturer's warranty is 65K.
What does 85V mean on the General Tire Altimax RT45?
85V breaks down as load index 85 — rated for 1,135 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 RT45
- Size:
- 195/55R15
- Aspect Ratio:
- 55
- Load Index:
- 85
- Load Range:
- SL
- Section Width:
- 195
- Service Description:
- 85V
- Speed Index:
- V
- Temperature:
- A
- Tire Rim Diameter:
- 23.44
- Tire Type:
- Touring
- Traction:
- A
- Tread Wear:
- 600
- Tread Depth:
- 11
- UQTG:
- 600AA
- Warranty:
- 65K
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