Let's look at tire sizing for a moment. POP QUIZ 195/70R14 205/60R15 245/45R16 Which of these tires is the widest, and which is the tallest in overall diameter? Dissecting the code you find the the first number 195 is the actual width of the tire in millimeters. Divide this by the 25.4 to get…
…trying to maintain the original tire diameter of staggered size fitments (similarities or differences) should use the tire manufacturer's specifications for the exact tire(s) they are considering. Actual Tire Section Width is Dependent on Wheel Width All tire sizes are assigned specific rim widths…
…bigger tires you want will fit on your vehicle without causing any problems. We may not be able to guarantee the fitment on a larger diameter tire, so you may need to do some measuring of your own and decide for yourself what tire size you want. The first possible problem with larger diameter tires…
…cannot be 100% sure that the size the computer says is on your car is what you actually have installed on the car. It only takes a minute when you are entering or exiting the car to check what tire size is currently installed. If you have not looked closely at a tire before, the variety of markings…
…P-metric tire sizes have been around since the 1980's, classic muscle cars and ponycars often use the old Numeric and Alpha Numeric tire size systems. We put together a chart that will help you decipher these tire sizes based on today's P-metric system. (Read more.) Search for tires by tire size.
…frequently used type of tire size today. 225/50R16 92S If there isn't a letter preceding the three-digit numeric portion of a tire size, it signifies the tire is a "Metric" size (also called "Euro-metric" because these sizes originated in Europe). While Metric tire sizes are primarily used on…
…Hawthorn, Australia Maximum Load A tire's maximum load is the most weight the tire is designed to carry. Since a tire's load carrying capacity is related to the tire's size and how much inflation pressure is actually used, maximum loads are rated with the tire inflated to an industry assigned…
…existing or new tire sizes. Metric or Euro-metric sized tires are the ones without the "P" at the beginning, (such as 185R14 or the 225/60R16 listed above). Using metric dimensions to reflect a tire's width actually began in Europe in the late 60s. However, since Euro-metric sizes have been added…
…Snow Tire & Wheel Package, some will choose to install winter / snow tires on their original wheels, which are often 19" diameter. In general, narrower tires are better for navigating through winter conditions, so 235/35R19 front and 255/35R19 rear are often suggested as winter sizes when…
…and tire size or had a custom package installed by a previous owner or dealer. There is no substitute for knowing what is actually on your vehicle. Not sure what tire size you have? No problem, it's easy to check. The tire size is printed right on the sidewall of your tires. While the font, size and…
…trailering it there. The Sport Maxx is the best tire of its kind, in my experience." While it's definitely not a tire for everyone based on price and limited treadlife, it could be just the ticket for a dedicated enthusiast. View available sizes to see if the Dunlop Sport Maxx Race is an…
…sizes are available and how that tire compares to its competitors, follow these steps: * Visit our Tire Survey Results * Select the tire that interests you * Click on the 'Sizes" tab Now that you've found your tires, it may be a good idea to have them heat cycled. Heat cycling actually…
…most complete way to search for a tire, especially if you don't know what you're looking for. But if you do know exactly what you want, you just need to find it in a size that fits your vehicle, you can search by tire size. The resulting list will match the tire size you selected, though it won't be…
…complete way to search for a tire, especially if you don't know what you're looking for. But if you do know exactly what you want, you just need to find it in a size that fits your vehicle, you can search our inventory by tire size. The resulting list will match the tire size you determined, though…
…one of three common tire sizes: 195/65R15, 205/55R16 and 215/45R17. Many Civics use 195/65R15, but there are quite a few higher trim levels that use 205/55R16, so be sure to check your actual tire size that is on your car. If you aren't sure where to find your tire size, check out "Sidewall…
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