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*Explained - [https://www.byways.org/tire/225-70r17/#:~:text=225%2F70R17%20tires%20have%20a,or%20426%20revolutions%20per%20kilometer.] | *Explained - [https://www.byways.org/tire/225-70r17/#:~:text=225%2F70R17%20tires%20have%20a,or%20426%20revolutions%20per%20kilometer.] | ||
** | **225 means width of tread | ||
**/70 is aspect ratio | **/70 is aspect ratio | ||
**R17 is rim size. OD can be calculated here. If rubber height is 70% of | **R17 is rim size. OD can be calculated here. If rubber height is 70% of 225 is about 6", thus tire should be 12+17 tall = 29 inch. Yes, 29" is the spec. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:29, 23 June 2024
- Explained - [1]
- 225 means width of tread
- /70 is aspect ratio
- R17 is rim size. OD can be calculated here. If rubber height is 70% of 225 is about 6", thus tire should be 12+17 tall = 29 inch. Yes, 29" is the spec.