Equivalent Tire Sizes

…tire is a "Metric" size (also called "Euro-metric" because these sizes originated in Europe). HL = When a tire size begins with an “HL,” it will also end with an “XL.” This signifies the tire has higher load carrying capacity than an “XL” tire of the equivalent…

…tires with Euro-metric or P-metric tires, look for the Euro-metric or P-metric size listed in the equivalent aspect ratio. For example, when replacing a FR78-14, you would look up the appropriate 75-series size, the 205/75R14. If replacing a FR70-14, you would look up the appropriate 70-series size,…

…tire sizes. Tire Size Conversion Chart Two versions of numeric tire sizes were used as Original Equipment on vehicles between 1949 and 1970. The early numeric tires had the equivalent of a 90-series aspect ratio, while later tires offered a "lower" profile equivalent to an 80-series. These tires…

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…from there. Plus Sizing supports the premise that it's important to maintain the same overall tire diameter whenever changing tires and wheel sizes to ensure sufficient ground clearance, appropriate driveline gearing and accurate speedometer readings. Large changes in overall tire diameter can alter…

…vehicles, the tire manufacturers designed many new tire sizes and load capacities around the needs of new vehicles. Not quite as uniform as creating sizes using a formula, but they got the job done. Euro-metric and P-metric tires in the same size (i.e. P225/60R16 & 225/60R16) are equivalent in their…

…from there. Plus Sizing supports the premise that it's important to maintain the same overall tire diameter whenever changing tires and wheel sizes to ensure sufficient ground clearance, appropriate driveline gearing and accurate speedometer readings. Large changes in overall tire diameter can alter…

…with “HL” Prefix tires, which are rated to carry more load than Extra Load tires without the “HL” prefix of equivalent physical dimensions. The tire's maximum load is indicated in relatively small sized print branded near the tire's bead (adjacent to the wheel) indicating…

…conjunction with LT-metric tires. Euro-metric Commercial Vehicle tires typically use high tire inflation pressures and are rated to carry more load than the dimensionally equivalent LT-metric sized tires popular in North America. Even traditional LT-metric Load Range F tires in the same dimension…

…Tires with equivalent physical dimensions typically carry equivalent loads (until they reach their maximum load pressure). The tire's maximum load is indicated in relatively small sized print branded near the tire's bead (adjacent to the wheel) indicating the appropriate value. Because tires are…

…(O.E.) tires fitted to today's light trucks, Euro-metric, P-metric ("passenger" metric) and LT-metric ("light truck" metric). Many 1/4-ton and 1/2-ton vehicles use Euro-metric and P-metric sized tires, while 3/4-ton and 1-ton vehicles use LT-metric sized tires. Euro-metric and P-metric tire sizes…

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…positions. Six (6) Tire Rotation You can rotate the tires on your dual rear wheel truck, too, though be careful because many use different tire sizes and/or wheels on the front versus the rear axle. Vehicles with dual rear wheels and non-directional tires of the same type and size in all six wheel…

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