A passenger tire is a type of tire designed for standard passenger vehicles, including lighter trucks and SUVs. These tires are engineered to provide a smoother ride and exceptional traction in wet and dry conditions, while also providing adequate load carrying capacity for lightweight vehicles. Passenger tires were originally designed for use on sedans, crossovers, coupes, and other lighter vehicles, but they can also be used on trucks under the right driving conditions. P-metric tires are a type of passenger tire that have an internal construction and use materials designed to give a smooth ride, good handling on the highway, and to last a long time.

Passenger tires differ from light truck tires in their construction and intended applications. Light truck tires, also known as LT-metric tires, are used for rougher driving conditions and are found on SUVs, pickups, and vans that tend to haul a heavier load and travel in more off-road conditions. LT tires often have an extra steel belt, a deeper tread, and thicker sidewall rubber for more protection than a passenger tire. Passenger tires are not meant for off-road use on rough or aggressive terrain.

In summary, a passenger tire is a type of tire designed for standard passenger vehicles, while light truck tires are designed for rougher driving conditions and are found on SUVs, pickups, and vans that tend to haul a heavier load and travel in more off-road conditions.