Re: Tire Size

From: CSmith816 (CSmith816@AOL.COM)
Date: Thu Mar 19 1998 - 00:38:17 EST


In a message dated 98-03-18 23:43:59 EST, you write:

<< Can someone remind me of the middle number on tire sizes? Take
 235/70/R15
 235=mm width on ground
 70= something to do with tire wall height???
 R15=radial on 15" rims.
 Thanks,
 Robert >>
70=sidewall height as a percentage of width. That's why a 235/60 is shorter
than a 235/70, but same tread width.



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