Rim Width Tire Size

…Tire Tech Tire Specs Explained: Rim Width Range for Street / Highway Tires (Lea en espaol) Rim Width Range Because tires have flexible sidewalls, a single tire size will fit on a variety of rim widths. A tire's rim width range identifies the narrowest to the widest rim widths upon which the tire is…

…a tire with a rim width range between 6" and 8" on a 9" wide wheel. The tire barely sits on the bead seat and creates a gap between the sidewall and rim. Tire manufacturers put time and money into research and development to design tires at the proper size. Stretching the tire can…

…Tire Section Width is Dependent on Wheel Width All tire sizes are assigned specific rim widths upon which they are measured (measuring rim), as well as can often be mounted on slightly narrower or wider wheels (rim width range). Therefore, it is important to note that actual tire section width will…

…tire's section width is influenced by the width of the rim upon which the tire is mounted, the correct industry assigned measuring rim width for the tire size being measured must be used. The width of a tire mounted on a narrow rim would be "narrower" than if the same tire was mounted on a wide rim.…

When creating a Plus Size fitment, the section width of the tire increases and the sidewall height decreases. The contact patch of the tire changes shape by becoming shorter and wider. While the shape changes, the size (area) of the contact patch remains relatively unchanged. * High aspect ratio =…

…identifying the tire's Section Width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio. P225/50R16 91S The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and…

…mount tires on wheels outside the tire size's recommended rim width range at the customer's request for competition and track use only. Note: Tire Rack will not knowingly mount or install a wheel & tire package or fitment for street use that is outside the tire manufacturer's recommended rim width…

…(a tire's "footprint") is relative to the width of the tires, and being that the width is 225 vs. 205, you have gained 20 mm in width. This will work very similar on most vehicles. As you increase the wheel size, the width of the wheel also increases. To compensate, the width of the tire…

…similar tires for summer performance for 15%22 wheels are rare, making my next purchase likely a downgrade to a performance all season.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EManufacturers%3A Please continue making tires for performance-oriented vehicles with 15%22 wheels. Make a variety of sizes and widths…

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…applications, the rim protectors will also help shield the tire and wheel bead area from debris, as well as resist damage inflicted by rocks, tree stumps and other off-road obstacles. Photo #4 - Scuff Guard Tires featuring one or more raised rib(s) at their maximum section width (Photo #4) are often…