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Tyres, Size

Tyre sizes are made up of a number of different numbers and letters. For example tyre size 175/70 R 13 82 T is made up of the following information:

  • 175: The tyre section width in millimetres
  • 70: The aspect ratio in %
  • R: Denotes the tyre's construction type - here it's a radial
  • 13: Rim diameter in inches
  • 82: Load Index
  • T: Speed Rating