Greg Meboe writes >
>From my understanding, 165 would refer to the TREAD width in millimeters,
>sidewall profile and shape notwithstanding.
No, the 165 is the section width, the measurement across the widest part
of the tire when mounted on the standard measuring rim, which is 70% of
the section width. Sounds a bit circular, eh?
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