…Friend Tire Tech: Tire Specs Explained: Rim Width Range for Street / Highway Tires 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…
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…
…Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Tire Tech: Tire Specs Explained: Rim Width Range for Track & Competition Use For handling-oriented track & competition fitments, Tire Rack recommends mounting tires on the widest rim width approved by the tire manufacturer (and permitted by competition…
…type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's "Section Width" (cross section) in millimeters. P225/50R16 91S The 225 indicates this tire is 225 millimeters across from the widest point of its outer sidewall to the widest point of its inner…
…wear for every 1/32" that is worn away, etc. 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 that the tire is designed to fit. The width of the rim will influence…
…wheel and tire packages. Related Links * 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…
…widest size allowed by the class rules, we’ve installed 255/40R17 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec tires mounted on 17x9.0 ET48 TRMotorsports C3 wheels. This is a very aggressive custom fitment, which required some work to get to fit. The white chalk mark seen in the photos is to check for…
…This tire is a good place to start your search for your earlier BMW, Alfa Romeo or MGB. The HTR 200 is Sumitomo's High Performance Summer tire developed to meet the needs of sports cars, coupes and sedan drivers, as well as offer modern size options for many vintage sports cars. Sumitomo has widest…
…means purchasing a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package is your best bet for handling the toughest conditions winter has to offer. For the driving enthusiast on a budget, buying steel wheels with your winter GTI tires can help keep the total cost down. Tire Rack currently has 16x6.5" steel…
…of 400 lbs. With an inner width of 52" the Tire Rack Tire Storage Rack can accommodate four tires roughly 13" wide. This makes the rack large enough for even the widest of sports car tires and most large truck tires. The Tire Rack Tire Storage Rack is a great long term solution to keeping…
…Email Page to a Friend Tire Tech: Getting More Out of Competition Tires When developing your vehicle's handling, maximize your: Wheels - Always use the widest wheels allowed in your car's class, that fits your car and/or is recommended by the tire manufacturer for your tire size. Alignment-Springs…
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