Euro-Metric Tires
This system originated in Europe & is also referred to as the European Metric System. Most European tire manufacturers build tires that conform to this system. The Metric System is very similar to the P-Metric System, except in terms of load carrying capacity. Load carrying capacities of Metric & P-Metric tires are sometimes not the same, even for two tires of the same size designation.

 
Load Limits at Inflation

Size

26 psi

32 psi

35 psi

36 psi

44 psi

P195/70R14

1135lbs
(1826kg)

1257lbs
(2021kg)

1312lbs
(2111kg)

 

1312lbs
(2111kg)

195/70R14

1185lbs
(1907kg)

1280lbs
(2060kg)

1325lbs
(2032kg)

1340lbs
(2156kg)

 

P205/60R15

1124lbs
(1808kg)

1246lbs
(2005kg)

1301lbs
(2093kg)

 

1301lbs
(2093kg)

205/60R15

1140lbs
(1834)

1280lbs
(2060kg)

1345lbs
(2165kg)

1365lbs
(2196kg)

 


As the previous examples illustrate, another load related difference between P-Metric & Metric sizes is the maximum inflation pressure. P-Metric standard load tires have a maximum inflation of 35psi (pounds per square inch) while Metric are 36psi. Some speed rated tires have a maximum inflation of 44psi, this capability has been added to enhance handling & high speed capability in some vehicles. Size dimensions of P-Metric & Metric tires are basically the same. It is important to note, however, that actual size dimensions can vary slightly from one manufacturer to another.

Avon tires Dunlop tires Goodyear tires Michelin tires Uniroyal tires
BF Goodrich tires Firestone tires Hankook tires Pirelli tires Yokohama tires
Bridgestone tires Fuzion tires Hoosier tires Sumitomo tires Discount tires
Continental tires General tires Kumho tires Toyo tires Wheels