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Ignorant rubber
| | Posted on Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 06:52 pm: | 
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I was looking at the "tires and wheels" section of the 'Tech' area.
Never having had to buy tires before, I am totally ignorant of how the numbering system on them works (example: 235 75 R16 ? ).
Anyone care to give me a quick lesson?
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Robert Sublett (Rubisco98)
| | Posted on Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 07:00 pm: |
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go to www.tirerack.com |
Robert Sublett (Rubisco98)
| | Posted on Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 07:03 pm: |
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actually, http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/size.htm |
jp
| | Posted on Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 06:03 am: |
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Whats missing there is
R=Radial construction
Letter in front of R is a speed rating. Not sure of actual values implied, but the higher the letter, the higher the speed. H is common, and for years V was Very High, as in 125 or more. Lately there are also Z rated (245/45 ZR 17 eg) tyres around, which I think are > 150. You commonly wont find off road tyres with more than H rating I think, but if your truck is capable of significant speeds, check for the speed rating you need.
jp |
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