Nitto
NEO GEN
205/45R16 XL
$96.00/tire
$128.00
Set of 4: $384.00
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Specifications
| Size | 205/45R16 XL Neo Gen |
|---|---|
| Width | 205 mm |
| Aspect ratio | 45 |
| Rim diameter | R16 |
| Load index | 87 |
| Speed rating | V |
| Load range | XL |
| UTQG | 280 AA A |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9.7/32" |
| Weight | 19.78 lbs |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) | No |
| Run-flat | No |
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 205/45R16 XL size
In the size code 205/45R16, 205 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.1"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 92.3 mm. R16 means radial construction on a 16-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 23.3".
The load index 87 means each tire supports up to 1,201 lbs — about 4,804 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 $96.00 per tire, a full set of four costs $384.00. That is about 15% below the average price of the 15 tires we stock in this size.
Frequently asked questions
What does the tire size 205/45R16 mean?
205 is the section width in millimetres, 45 is the aspect ratio (sidewall height as a percentage of width, about 92.3 mm), and R16 indicates radial construction for a 16-inch wheel. Overall diameter is approximately 23.3 inches.
What are the load and speed ratings of the Nitto NEO GEN 205/45R16 XL?
Its load index of 87 allows up to 1,201 lbs per tire. Its speed rating of V is certified to 149 mph. Check your door-jamb placard and do not fit a tire rated below the vehicle's requirement.
How much does a set of 4 Nitto NEO GEN 205/45R16 XL tires cost?
A single tire is $96.00 and a set of four is $384.00.
Does the NEO GEN come in other sizes?
Yes — we stock 25 additional NEO GEN sizes besides 205/45R16 XL. Fit only a size approved for your vehicle.
Other sizes of this model
205/40R16 XL — $93.75
205/40ZR17 XL — $90.00
205/40ZR18 XL — $144.00
205/45ZR17 XL — $108.75
205/50R15 XL — $85.50
205/50R16 XL — $99.75
215/35ZR18 XL — $126.75
215/35ZR19 XL — $138.75
215/40ZR17 XL — $112.50
215/40ZR18 XL — $147.75
215/45ZR17 XL — $112.50
225/30ZR20 XL — $136.50
225/35ZR20 XL — $136.50
225/40ZR18 XL — $120.75
225/45ZR17 XL — $112.50
225/50ZR17 — $117.75
235/30ZR20 XL — $181.50
235/30ZR22 XL — $207.75
235/40ZR18 XL — $138.00
235/50ZR17 XL — $126.75
245/30ZR20 XL — $190.50
245/35ZR19 XL — $179.25
245/40ZR18 XL — $154.50
275/35ZR19 XL — $222.75
305/25ZR20 XL — $316.50
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