Kind of a dumb question regarding tires size info...
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Kind of a dumb question regarding tires size info...
Can someone explain to me 245/30/19 mean's?
I know that 19 is the size....
I'm guessing 245 is the circmference...
What's the middle number?
Thanks.
BoBs
I know that 19 is the size....
I'm guessing 245 is the circmference...
What's the middle number?
Thanks.
BoBs
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Hey i also have the same questions about the sidewall markings on tires. i found this page on tire rack really helpful. hope it helps u out. ...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46
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Last edited by cpj42387; Nov 9, 2006 at 06:55 PM.
245 is the tread with in mm which is around 9.65 inches.
30 is the aspect ratio, the height of the sidewall in respect to the tread width. So...30% of 245 is 73.5mm or 2.89 inches.
19 is the rim diameter in inches.
I don't have a clue as to why the width in in metric and the diameter in US....
30 is the aspect ratio, the height of the sidewall in respect to the tread width. So...30% of 245 is 73.5mm or 2.89 inches.
19 is the rim diameter in inches.
I don't have a clue as to why the width in in metric and the diameter in US....
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thanks =)
that answers's my ?...!!!
have a good weekend everyone..!!!
bobs - rolling on volks this weekend will post pics...!!!
that answers's my ?...!!!
have a good weekend everyone..!!!
bobs - rolling on volks this weekend will post pics...!!!
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