Re: Tire Diameter

From: Michael Kuriger (michael@isuzu-mods.com)
Date: Fri Sep 29 2000 - 20:07:17 EDT


Sorry to bust your chops, BUT the 235 is width in mm (not exact however). Not
diameter! a 285/60/15 is the same diameter as a 235/75/15, even though the 235
is 9 1/4 inches (235mm) wide , 28.88 inches tall : and the 285 is 11 1/4 inches
(285mm) wide, 28.46 inches tall. (almost identical)

-=Mike Kuriger
1991 Isuzu Impulse RS 1.8
2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4
http://www.isuzu-mods.com

Kyle Kozubal wrote:

> > 235 refers to the width. the aspect ratio will determine the height, what
> AR
> > did he get? 235/75x15? what was stock?
>
> Wrong sir, 235 is the overall diameter of the tire. LT 235-75R15 sized tire
> is about 29" tall and 9-9.50" wide.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6

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