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General Tire GEN Altimax RT45 225/55R17 97T
General Tire GEN Altimax RT45 225/55R17 97T
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The General Tire Altimax RT45 in 225/55R17 ships free from ThreePiece.us, with Affirm financing available at checkout and fast delivery from a nationwide warehouse network.
What 225/55R17 means
In the size 225/55R17, 225 is the section width in millimeters (8.86 in), 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall stands 55% as tall as the tire is wide, or 123.8 mm (4.87 in) — R denotes radial construction, and 17 is the wheel diameter in inches. That works out to an overall diameter of about 26.74 inches, turning roughly 754 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 97 — a maximum load of 1,609 lbs per tire. The speed symbol T corresponds to a maximum sustained speed of 118 mph.
Specifications
| Size | 225/55R17 |
| Tire Type | Touring |
| Service Description | 97T |
| Load Index | 97 |
| Speed Rating | T |
| Load Range | SL |
| Section Width (mm) | 225 |
| Aspect Ratio | 55 |
| Overall Diameter (in) | 26.74 |
| Tread Depth (/32") | 11 |
| Treadwear | 700 |
| Traction Grade | A |
| Temperature Grade | B |
| UTQG | 700AB |
| Warranty | 75K |
Frequently asked questions
What does 97T mean on the General Tire Altimax RT45?
97T breaks down as load index 97 — rated for 1,609 lbs per tire — with a T speed rating, good for a maximum sustained 118 mph.
What kind of tire is the General Tire Altimax RT45?
The General Tire Altimax RT45 in 225/55R17 is a touring tire.
What are the treadwear and warranty ratings on the General Tire Altimax RT45?
This tire carries a treadwear grade of 700, traction grade A, temperature grade B under UTQG. The manufacturer's warranty is 75K.
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- Brand:
- General Tire
- Model:
- GEN Altimax RT45
- Size:
- 225/55R17
- Aspect Ratio:
- 55
- Load Index:
- 97
- Load Range:
- SL
- Section Width:
- 225
- Service Description:
- 97T
- Speed Index:
- T
- Temperature:
- B
- Tire Rim Diameter:
- 26.74
- Tire Type:
- Touring
- Traction:
- A
- Tread Wear:
- 700
- Tread Depth:
- 11
- UQTG:
- 700AB
- Warranty:
- 75K
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