Tire Questions:
Chekmi21
02-02-2002, 11:43 PM
Why would I get 215/45/17 vs. 205/50/17 ???
What's the difference?
What's the difference?
JasIzBac
02-03-2002, 02:12 AM
Originally posted by Chekmi21
Why would I get 215/45/17 vs. 205/50/17 ???
What's the difference?
215 is wider vs 205
45 is thiner sidewall vs 50
17 is same rims size vs 17
Why would I get 215/45/17 vs. 205/50/17 ???
What's the difference?
215 is wider vs 205
45 is thiner sidewall vs 50
17 is same rims size vs 17
AznVirus
02-03-2002, 03:39 AM
heres how a tire rating goes:
example: 215/45/17 ZR
215 = width of tire in milimeters
45 = percent of width on sidewall
17 = rim size
Z = speed rating, Z is the max i think, the lower the letter, the less "speed" it can take
R = radial, most common
:D
example: 215/45/17 ZR
215 = width of tire in milimeters
45 = percent of width on sidewall
17 = rim size
Z = speed rating, Z is the max i think, the lower the letter, the less "speed" it can take
R = radial, most common
:D
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