What is the 71r tire?

[DelBethany]

71r is a tire from the Bridgestone Potenza series, which is a track-capable tire. This high-performance tire offers strong grip, enhances cornering speed, and reduces braking distance. Tires are crucial components of a vehicle, being round, elastic rubber products mounted on various vehicles to roll on the ground. They directly contact the road surface and, together with the car's suspension, help mitigate the impacts encountered during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving. Tires often operate under complex and demanding conditions, enduring various deformations, loads, forces, and temperature extremes while in motion. Therefore, they must possess high load-bearing capacity, traction performance, and cushioning properties.

[RyanLynn]

I often encountered similar issues when repairing cars. 71R sounds like part of a tire size specification, where 71 is the load index number, indicating the tire can bear a maximum weight of approximately 345 kg, and R is the speed rating letter, representing a maximum speed of 170 km/h, similar to the rating on most summer tires for family cars. In practical use, you need to consider the entire size, such as the common 195/65R15, because just saying 71R can be confusing as it also involves the tire width and aspect ratio. I remember once my neighbor, Old Wang, mistakenly thought 71R was a specific model and ended up with mismatched tires, causing the car to feel unstable at high speeds. Later, I helped him check the label to confirm the load and speed ratings before resolving the issue. The key takeaway is to always cross-check the vehicle manual requirements when changing tires, as failing to do so can affect traction and safety.

[DeCameron]

As a car enthusiast who loves modifications, I find the 71R code quite common in tire terminology. The number 71 refers to the load capacity, meaning a single tire can support around 345kg, and the letter R indicates a speed limit of 170km/h, typically used in economy tires. Last year, I replaced my old car with a set of tires featuring this rating. Choosing the right load and speed ratings is crucial, especially for long-distance driving or heavy loads, to avoid blowouts or poor handling. Also, pay attention to whether the tread depth meets the standards. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning the rims to reduce wear, can extend the tire's lifespan.

[StIsabel]

I was once confused by similar issues when changing tires. 71R probably refers to a load index of 71 and speed rating R. The number 71 roughly means it can carry 345 kg, while the letter R indicates a maximum speed of 170 km/h. This is just part of the incomplete size code, so it's best to check the full code like 205/55R16 written on the tire sidewall. In actual driving, match the vehicle's load and speed to avoid overloading problems.