Re: Tire Sizes

From: G C (bear318@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri May 01 1998 - 19:01:58 EDT


---"E. Frank Ball III" wrote:
>
> } Subject: Re: DML: Tire Sizes
> }
> } A 7" rim has a max tire size of 235.
> }
> } Gene
>
> The Dunlop web page says their GT Qualifier 245/60-15 fits a 7" rim.
> It's a little lower than stock, so it will lower the gearing slightly,
> but it should handle much better and stick quite a bit better than the
> stock 235. Also a 60 series tire has a wider tread width than an
equal
> width (as labeled on the sidewall) 70 series tire.
>
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Frank check this site out for tire sizes. The 60 series tire is just a
lower profile than the 70 series. nothing to do with how wide the tire
is.
www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/size.htm

Gralin

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