Description

• 385/65R22.5: This indicates the tire size. Here’s a breakdown of the specifics:
  • 385: The width of the tire section in millimeters (mm).
  • 65: The aspect ratio, which is the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the width (65% in this case).
  • R: Indicates a radial tire construction.
  • 22.5: The rim diameter in inches.
• 158L (160K): This represents the load rating of the tire. The load rating indicates the maximum weight that the tire can carry at a specific inflation pressure. In this case, 158L refers to the load capacity at lower speeds, and 160K refers to the load capacity at higher speeds. Here’s a breakdown of the weight limits:
  • 160K: Up to 160 kg (352,740 lbs)
  • 158L: Up to 158 kg (348,332 lbs)
• TL: Means the tire is tubeless, relying on an airtight seal between the tire and the rim to hold air, instead of an inner tube.
• 3PMSF: This symbol indicates that the tire meets the European winter tire standards for snow and ice performance. This means that the tire has been tested and certified to provide improved traction on snow and ice compared to all-season tires that don’t have this symbol.

Features and Benefits (based on information found online):

• Durability and long tread life: The Pirelli FH:01 features a new structure and new compounds enriched with silica and nano-fillers to provide lower rolling resistance and better mileage [1, 2, 3]. This tread pattern design is likely deep and designed for extended service life, which can help to reduce operating costs for truck fleets.
• All-season traction with winter performance: The 3PMSF marking on the tire suggests it has sufficient tread design for all-season performance, including light winter snow and ice conditions [2, 3]. However, it is likely not suitable for severe snow conditions.
• Fuel efficiency: The tread pattern design of the Pirelli FH:01 is said to be fuel-efficient due to the silica and nano-filler compound, reducing rolling resistance [1, 3]. This can contribute to improved fuel economy for trucks.
• Improved handling for steer axles: The tread pattern design is also specifically optimized to improve handling on steer axles, which are the front axles of a truck that provide directional control [2, 3].

Overall, the 385/65R22.5 Pirelli FH:01 158L (160K) TL 3PMSF appears to be a good choice for steer axles on regional haul trucks. It offers durability, long tread life, improved fuel efficiency, and all-season traction with limitations in severe snow conditions. The tread pattern design is also optimized to improve handling specifically on steer axles.

Specifications

Article number	B38565225PIKFH100
EAN code	8019227377439
Brand	Pirelli
Profile	FH:01
TL/TT	TL
Axle position
Application	Long Haul
Radial/diagonal	Radial
Recommended rim	11.75
M+S	Ja
3PMSF
Include inner tube	No
Condition	New