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…widths that fit your ideal tire size's recommend rim width range, you'll sometimes find that your preferred wheel style is available in multiple widths. The primary advantage of choosing a narrower wheel is that it creates a buffer between the edge of the tire and a curb. Many tires have rim…
…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 the section width…
…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 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…
…of your vehicle. What is plus sizing and how does it work? This involves changing the tire and/or wheel size from the original size in a controlled manner so as to maintain certain critical dimensions. When creating a Plus Size fitment, the section width of the tire increases and the sidewall height…
…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…
…substantial tire size increases with both height and width. Let's look at an example of a popular increase in tire size with a top-rated On-/Off-Road All-Terrain tire. Check out the difference in size between 265/70R17 and the larger 285/70R17 size below. The larger 285/70R17 tire in the photo…
…things to consider when selecting truck tire sizes. Always verify that the load capacity of the new tire is sufficient for your vehicle. The approximate width of metric sized tires can be converted into inches by dividing the branded Section Width in millimeters by 25.4; for example LT285/60R16…
…(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…
…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…
…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…
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…and large rim diameter tires enhance a vehicle's looks and performance when used to replace most Original Equipment tires. While they offer all-season versatility, including traction in light snow, tire sizes featuring extremely wide tread widths may limit the traction this type of tire can provide…
…* Tire Specs Explained: Maximum Inflation Pressure * Tire Specs Explained: Measuring Rim Width * Tire Specs Explained: Overall Diameter * Tire Specs Explained: Revolutions Per Mile * Tire Specs Explained: Rim Width Range for Street / Highway Tires * Tire Specs Explained: Tread Depth * Tire Specs…
…sizes to choose from. Diameters range from 15" to 17". Widths range from 7" to 10". Not all styles or sizes are available for every application, so make sure to shop by vehicle to see which wheels are made for your truck. While you're at it, look at maximum-traction mud tires…
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