Unit: Imperial Imperial Metric
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Section Width 9.25 in
Rim Diameter 17.00 in
Rim Width Range 6.50 in - 8.50 in
Overall Diameter 27.18 in
Can I use 235 65r17 instead of 235 55r17?
It is OK. As long as they are all the same. Thank you all.Oct 29, 2008
What does 235 55 mean on a tire?
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. 55. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 129 millimeters.
What does 235 mean on a tire size?
The number 235 is the cross-section width in millimeters, and 65 is the ratio of sidewall height to cross-section width (65 percent). R means radial-ply construction, and 17 is the wheel diameter, in inches. Load index: This number is based on the weight the tire can safely carry.Nov 14, 2021
What does the 235 55R20 mean on a tire?
On this page you'll find a color-coded explanation of the 235-55R20 tire code. ... This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 129 millimeters.
How wide is 235 55R16?
235/55R16 tires have a diameter of 26.2", a section width of 9.3", and a wheel diameter of 16".
What do the 3 numbers mean on tire size?
Tire Width Is the width of the tire measured in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. The first three-digit number in the tire size refers to the tire width. For instance, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the width is 215 millimeters.
How do you read 235 55R18?
Using 235/55R18 as an example, 235 is the tread width in millimeters. The higher that first number, the wider the tire. The 55 is the height of the tire expressed as a percentage of the width we just saw. The lower this number, the shorter and more aggressively the tire sits on the wheel.Nov 9, 2020
What size rim fits a 235 tire?
Rim width Minimum tire width Ideal tire width
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8,0 Inches 215 mm 225 or 235 mm
8,5 Inches 225 mm 235 or 245 mm
9,0 Inches 235 mm 245 or 255 mm
9,5 Inches 245 mm 255 or 265 mm
How do I know what size rims will fit my tires?
For sports cars, the general rule of thumb is to match the wheel width to the tread width in inches. For example a tire size 285/35-19 has a tread width of 9.9". The ideal wheel width would be 10.0" for that tire.
What does a 33 inch tire mean?
33 is the tire height, or diameter (inches) 12.50 is the section width (inches) R represents the carcass construction (radial) 17 is the wheel diameter (inches) 105 is the load index.
How wide is a 285 tire?
285/75R18 tires have a diameter of 34.8", a section width of 11.2", and a wheel diameter of 18".