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What term refers to the relationship between a tires section height and section width?
Aspect ratio is the term.
What do the three sets of numbers on tire size?
Say you have a tire size 205/60HR16:205 is the section width of the tire in millimeters. Section width is the overall width from sidewall to sidewall. Tread width is typically 90% of the section width. In the above size, the section width is 205mm.The second number is the aspect ratio. This is the percentage ratio of the sidewall height to section width. In the above example, the sidewall height is 60% of the section width.The last number is the wheel diameter in inches. So in the above example, the wheel diameter is 16 inches.The R in the size designation means the tire is a radial tire, as almost all car tires are. The letter in front of the R (H in the above example) is the speed rating of the tire. The speed rating is the maximum speed the manufacturer recommends for the tire.
What size tires fit a 15x7 rim?
15 inch tires from 185 to 225 width.
When replacing car tires do width and ratio have to be the same as old tires?
The new tires have to match what the automobile manufacturer requires for that vehicle.
Why do racers have wider tires if the width of the tires doesn't effect the amount of friction?
Wider tires are better for high speed bends and turns.
What tires will fit on 8 inch wide rims?
Anything with a 10.50 width or also a 9.50 width
What does 215 35 19 cheap tires mean?
This is the tire specification, and you read it this way: The first number is the section width of the tire from sidewall to sidewall in millimeters, which is 215 in this case. The second number is an aspect ratio. The sidewall height is 35% of the section width. The 19 is the rim diameter. You can show these specifications to get the correct tire for your vehicle. You can get good value tires from Costco. Before you buy any tires that are advertised as 'cheap', be sure to check they are in total conformation with the safety requirements, else the 'cheap' would work out to be very dear in the long run.
Why are truck tires wider?
Trucks are heavier, so they need tires of adequate width in order to distribute their weight.
Can you substitute 265-70 r17 tires with 235-55 r17 tires?
Doubtful. There is a large height and width difference.
Will 265-70-15 tires fit on 10 wide wheels?
Actually the cross section width, 265mm , is about 10.5". It may fit but I would check with a tire dealer. I seem to think the the width of the rim has to be a little bit smaller than 1/2 " for the tire to be safely mounted.
Can different width rims but same size tires be on the same car?
yes
What is the difference between 275 30 24 tires and 255 30 24 tires?
The first number is the width of the tires in mm.. 275/30/24 is just a wider tire
