Unit 1- Tire Dimensions

Front

What does the 'P' in tire size P215/60R16 stand for?

Back

The 'P' indicates that the tire is designed for passenger vehicles.

Front

What does the 'R' in tire size P215/60R16 signify?

Back

The 'R' indicates that the tire is of radial construction.

Front

How do you calculate the height of a tire given its size P215/60R16?

Back

Height = (Aspect Ratio/100) x Width x 2 + Wheel Diameter.

Front

What is the aspect ratio in tire size P215/60R16?

Back

The aspect ratio is 60, which means the height is 60% of the width.

Front

What is the width of the tire size P215/60R16?

Back

The width is 215 mm.

Front

What is the diameter of the wheel for tire size P215/60R16?

Back

The diameter of the wheel is 16 inches.

Front

What is the overall diameter of a tire with the size designation P215/60R16?

Back

The overall diameter is 26.16 inches.

Front

What does the '70' represent in the tire size P215/70R17?

Back

The '70' represents the aspect ratio of the tire.

Front

What is the width of the tire size P185/75R14?

Back

The width is 185 mm.

Front

What is the height of the tire size P205/65R15?

Back

The height is calculated as (65/100) x 205 x 2 + 15 = 25.4 inches.