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Black summer touring tire with asymmetric tread pattern, 195/55R16 size marking on sidewall

Starmaxx

Starmaxx Naturen ST542 195/55R16 87H XL tire

SKU CH-1P71-09YNC

A 195/55R16 summer touring tire for passenger vehicles with a load index of 87 and speed rating H up to 130 mph

  • Seasonal useSummer
  • Intended vehiclePassenger Vehicles
  • Tire load index87
  • Tire speed ratingH
  • UTQG traction gradeA
  • UTQG treadwear grade380
  • Summer compound and asymmetric tread boost dry and wet grip
  • Wide grooves channel water away to resist hydroplaning
  • Low rolling resistance cuts fuel use and CO2 output
  • Optimised pattern and rubber compound lower road noise
  • 87H XL rating carries heavy loads at up to 130 mph

Size and Fitment

This Starmaxx Naturen ST542 tyre measures 195/55R16 with a 16 inch rim diameter and an overall diameter of 24.4 inches. The XL load range and load index 87 suit passenger cars, sedans, SUVs and CUVs requiring extra load capacity.

Summer Touring Performance

The asymmetric tread pattern and summer compound deliver dry and wet grip with wide grooves that evacuate water to resist hydroplaning. Buyers needing winter traction, all-season versatility or run-flat capability should look elsewhere.

Deciding Specification

Load index 87 and speed rating H set the maximum load and speed limits for this tyre. The UTQG treadwear rating of 380 and traction rating A indicate the expected wear life and wet braking performance.

How it compares

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Price $50.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 621 comparable items (median $87.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarmaxx
Display
Screen ratio55
Size & build
Package height7
Package length23
Package width23
Overall tire diameter24.4
Rim diameter16
Sidewall styleBSW: Black Side Wall
Size195/55R16
Tire size code195/55R16 87H XL
Tire width195
Wheel diameter16 in (40.6 cm)
Tread depth9/32
Compatibility
Intended vehiclePassenger Vehicles
Compatible vehiclesCar
More details
Seasonal useSummer
Tire load index87
Tire speed ratingH
UTQG traction gradeA
UTQG treadwear grade380
Tire load rangeXL
Tire ply ratingXL
UTQG rating380AA
Run-flat capabilityNo
Tire categoryTouring

Questions about this item

How often will the 9/32 tread depth need checking before the 195/55R16 87H XL tire reaches the legal limit?

The tire starts with 9/32 inch of tread; check depth at each rotation or oil change and replace once it wears down to 2/32 inch, which is the legal minimum in most regions.

What limit appears first during a long motorway run on this summer touring tire?

The H speed rating caps sustained use at 130 mph, so prolonged driving above that speed is the first hard limit you will encounter.

How much road noise and heat does the asymmetric tread generate on an all-day summer drive?

The optimized asymmetric pattern and summer compound are designed to lower rolling resistance and reduce noise, delivering a quieter, cooler run on extended trips.

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