Mirage MR-HT-172 285/50 R20
The Mirage MR-HT-172 285/50 R20 is a highway-terrain tyre developed for SUVs, crossovers and pickups that require a large 20-inch road-focused fitment.
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The Mirage MR-HT-172 285/50 R20 is a highway-terrain tyre developed for SUVs, crossovers and pickups that require a large 20-inch road-focused fitment. Mirage officially lists this exact size as 285/50 R20 116H. The tyre combines a 285 mm section width, a 50 aspect ratio, radial construction and a 20-inch rim diameter, making it a substantial fitment for vehicles specifically approved for these dimensions.
The MR-HT-172 uses four longitudinal grooves together with slots in the shoulder blocks to move water away from the contact area and support wet-road grip. High-density sipes add additional gripping edges across the tread, while Mirage uses an elastic and wear-resistant rubber compound to support traction and smooth road behaviour. Strong central ribs are designed to improve steering stability, and a jointless nylon band increases tread rigidity and uniformity for more stable behaviour at higher road speeds.
Large 20-Inch Highway SUV Fitment
At 285 mm wide, this tyre creates a broad road-contact package for vehicles engineered around this specification. The 50 profile gives a nominal sidewall height of approximately 142.5 mm, calculated as 50 percent of the section width. This leaves a substantial amount of sidewall around the 20-inch wheel compared with lower-profile performance tyres, while retaining the large overall dimensions required by this fitment.
For Pakistani driving, the MR-HT-172 285/50 R20 is most relevant to SUVs and pickups that spend most of their time on paved roads, including city routes, motorways and intercity travel. Its tread design is focused on road stability, wet-road drainage and ride comfort rather than aggressive off-road traction.
Mirage publishes this size with a 116H service description. The tyre should only be fitted where 285/50 R20 is approved by the vehicle manufacturer and where the required load index, speed rating, wheel width, overall diameter and suspension clearance are satisfied. The markings on the physical tyre should always be checked before installation, and cold inflation pressure should follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation.
MR-HT-172 Technology
Four longitudinal grooves. The MR-HT-172 uses four main longitudinal channels designed to move water away from the contact area and support wet-road grip.
Shoulder block drainage slots. Slots within the shoulder blocks provide additional pathways for water evacuation and form part of the tyre's wet-road tread design.
High-density sipes. Mirage uses a dense arrangement of sipes across the tread to create additional gripping edges and support traction on dry and wet road surfaces.
Elastic, wear-resistant rubber compound. The tread compound is designed to combine useful elasticity with wear resistance, contributing to road grip, ride smoothness and service life.
Variable pitch tread design. Mirage varies the tread-element angles and arrangement to reduce pattern noise and support a quieter, more comfortable road ride.
Optimised contact footprint. The tread footprint is designed to maintain stable road contact and contribute to controlled highway driving.
Strong central ribs. Reinforced central rib sections increase longitudinal tread stability and support predictable steering response.
Jointless nylon band. A seamless nylon reinforcement increases tread rigidity and uniformity, helping the tyre remain stable as road speed increases.
Radial construction. The 285/50 R20 uses radial construction, represented by the R designation in the tyre size.
MR-HT-172 Features
- Highway-terrain SUV tyre pattern
- Designed for SUVs, crossovers and pickups
- Four longitudinal water-evacuation grooves
- Shoulder block slots for additional water drainage
- Tread design focused on wet-road grip
- High-density tread sipes
- Additional gripping edges for dry and wet roads
- Elastic and wear-resistant tread compound
- Variable pitch tread arrangement
- Pattern designed to reduce road noise
- Comfort-focused road design
- Optimised contact footprint
- Strong central tread ribs
- Central ribs designed to support steering stability
- Jointless nylon band for tread rigidity and uniformity
- Stable high-speed road behaviour focus
- Radial tyre construction
- 285/50 R20 officially listed as 116H
- Fit only to manufacturer-approved vehicle specifications
- Load index and speed rating must meet vehicle requirements
- Inflation pressure should follow the vehicle manufacturer's specification
Available Sizes in MR-HT-172
Understanding Tyre Size 285/50 R20 / How to Read Tyre Size
Vehicles with 285/50 R20 Tyre Size
What does 285/50 R20 mean?
285/50 R20 is the tyre size.
285 is the maximum width of the tyre in milimetres(mm). When the vehicle is fully loaded its width can expand maximum upto 285 milimetres(mm).
50 is the ratio among width and height of the tyre from its rim. it means that the height of the tyre is precisely 50% of the 285mm. Lower ratio improves road grip, but it reduces comfort to some extent.
R – refers to the method the tyre is produced. The letter “R” is found on all modern car tyres. It indicates the radial structure of tyre cosntructed with steel wires.
20 represents the diameter of the rim. It is a measurement in inches(“). This number should be rememberd as it is the measurement of the rims. It has to match exactly to what is mentioned in the car manual.
