Re: Tire Size

From: Robert Trottmann (rotrottmann@davidson.edu)
Date: Thu Mar 19 1998 - 10:57:03 EST

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Thanks!

CSmith816 wrote:

> 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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