[TR] Tire Sizes

Paul Tegler ptegler at verizon.net
Fri Jul 26 18:21:35 MDT 2019


https://www.sizemytires.com/calculators/compare

https://tiresize.com/comparison/

https://tire-calc.com/


ptegler


On 7/26/2019 5:30 PM, Randall wrote:
>
> The 185HR15 will be quite a bit taller than the 185/65.
>
> The number after the slash ???65??? when present, indicates the ratio of 
> sidewall height to tread width, in percent.?? So for 185/65, the 
> sidewall is only 65% as tall as the tread is wide, meaning roughly 
> 120mm high.
>
> When the second number is not present, the ratio is usually in the 
> region of 80%, meaning the 185HR would be around 144mm high.?? Almost 
> an inch taller (ride height) than the 185/65.
>
> All very approximate, and can vary somewhat from tire maker to tire 
> maker or even tire model to tire model.
>
> In case you???re wondering, the ???H??? is a speed rating, meaning the tire 
> should be able to sustain speeds of 130 mph (when loaded within the 
> limits given elsewhere on the tire).?? ???R??? indicates radial tire 
> construction.
>
> --Randall
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> *Sent: *Friday, July 26, 2019 4:07 PM
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> *Subject: *[TR] Tire Sizes
>
> What???if any ??? is the difference of 185HR-15?? ??? and 185/65/15?????
>
> Thanks, not trying to start a war???????
>
> Bill Pugh
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