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Black sidewall touring tire with tread pattern shown mounted on silver wheel rim

Royal Black

Royal Black Touring HP 185/70R14 88T XL tire

SKU CH-PBNZ-J24FD

Touring all-season passenger tire sized 185/70R14 with 88 load index, T speed rating up to 118 mph, 560 treadwear and 24.2 inch diameter

  • Seasonal useAll-Season
  • Intended vehiclePassenger Vehicles
  • Tire load index88
  • Tire speed ratingT
  • UTQG traction gradeA
  • UTQG treadwear grade560
  • All-season traction for year-round driving
  • 560 UTQG treadwear rating supports long mileage
  • Speed rated up to 118 mph for highway stability
  • XL load range handles heavier passenger vehicles
  • Fits 14-inch rims on many sedans and SUVs

Touring All-Season 185/70R14 tyre

The Royal Black Touring HP 185/70R14 88T XL is a touring all-season tyre built for passenger cars, sedans, SUVs and CUVs. It carries an 88 load index and a T speed rating approved for up to 118 mph. The M+S marked tread and 560AA UTQG rating indicate year-round traction and long treadwear potential.

Replacing worn all-season touring tyres

This tyre replaces worn all-season touring tyres on compatible 14-inch wheels. The jump is worth it when the existing set has reached the legal tread-depth limit or shows uneven wear that affects wet grip. The XL load range supports heavier vehicle loads compared with standard-load versions in the same size.

Limits of the 14-inch rim and T speed rating

The tyre fits only 14-inch diameter rims with the correct width range for 185-section tyres. The T speed rating caps sustained speed at 118 mph, so it is not suited for vehicles that regularly exceed that threshold. Run-flat capability is not included, meaning a puncture requires immediate roadside repair or replacement.

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Price $46.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 621 comparable items (median $87.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRoyal Black
Display
Screen ratio70
Size & build
Package height6
Package length23
Package width23
Overall tire diameter24.2
Rim diameter14
Sidewall styleBSW: Black Side Wall
Size185/70R14
Tire size code185/70R14 88T XL
Tire width185
Wheel diameter14 in (35.6 cm)
Tread depth7/32
Compatibility
Intended vehiclePassenger Vehicles
Compatible vehiclesCar
More details
Seasonal useAll-Season
Tire load index88
Tire speed ratingT
UTQG traction gradeA
UTQG treadwear grade560
Tire load rangeXL
Tire ply ratingXL
UTQG rating560AA
Run-flat capabilityNo
Tire categoryTouring

Questions about this item

Will this 185/70R14 tyre fit my 14-inch rim?

Yes — the tyre is sized 185/70R14, so it mounts on any 14-inch rim with the correct width range for a 185 mm section width.

What is the common mistake when fitting these XL-rated tyres?

Installers often inflate them to standard-load pressure instead of the higher pressure required for the XL load range, which reduces load capacity and wears the centre tread.

When should I replace these tyres based on the 7/32" starting tread depth?

Replace them once the tread wears down to 2/32", the legal minimum in most regions; with a 560 UTQG treadwear rating they typically last many thousands of miles before reaching that point.

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