NEO GEN

About the Nitto NEO GEN

All-Season Ultra High-Performance Passenger Car tire.

Features

* Continuous inner shoulder* 3D sipes* 3D tread blocks* Deep circumferential grooves* Large outer shoulder tread blocks

Benefits

* Stabilizes tread, improving wear on lowered vehicles with negative camber* Increase wet traction whilst maintaining tread block rigidity* Provide stable contact patch while accelerationg, braking and cornering* Evacuate water quickly for superb wet performance* Improve turn-in and increase contact patch under cornering

Understanding the 205/50R15 XL size

In the size code 205/50R15, 205 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.1"). 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 50% of the width, or roughly 102.5 mm. R15 means radial construction on a 15-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 23.1".

The load index 89 means each tire supports up to 1,279 lbs — about 5,116 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol V certifies the tire to 149 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 280 AA A. The treadwear grade of 280 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $85.50 per tire, a full set of four costs $342.00. That is about 36% below the average price of the 16 tires we stock in this size.