Tires 101: An Introduction: Difference between revisions

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==Tire sizing==

The most apparent difference between tires is the size and the aspect ratio. These are indicated by the numbers on the side of the tire, usually something along the lines of "120/80V-16" or "4.50H-16". There is also an alphanumeric system that would look something like "MR80H-16". So what do all these numbers mean?

The most apparent difference between tires is the size and the aspect ratio. These are indicated by the numbers on the side of the tire, usually something along the lines of "120/80V-16" or "4.50H-16". There is also an alphanumeric system that would look something like "MR80H-16". So, what do all these numbers mean?

====Metric sizing====

~~Let's take a look at~~ the most common designation~~, the metric system~~ for tires. This is the one that reads "120/80V-16". ~~This type of designation is the one that's most commonly used nowadays, and would break~~ down as follows:

This is the most common designation for tires. This is the one that reads "120/80V-16". It breaks down as follows:

120/80V-16:

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*16 is the diameter of the wheel that this tire is intended for.

Since the British system uses an alpha code for the tire width, a table is included below to indicate what metric and American widths are included. The table also includes the recommended rim widths for those tire widths.

==Speed Ratings==

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 ==Tire sizing==
-The most apparent difference between tires is the size and the aspect ratio. These are indicated by the numbers on the side of the tire, usually something along the lines of "120/80V-16" or "4.50H-16". There is also an alphanumeric system that would look something like "MR80H-16". So what do all these numbers mean?
+The most apparent difference between tires is the size and the aspect ratio. These are indicated by the numbers on the side of the tire, usually something along the lines of "120/80V-16" or "4.50H-16". There is also an alphanumeric system that would look something like "MR80H-16". So, what do all these numbers mean?
 ====Metric sizing====
-Let's take a look at the most common designation, the metric system for tires. This is the one that reads "120/80V-16". This type of designation is the one that's most commonly used nowadays, and would break down as follows:
+This is the most common designation for tires. This is the one that reads "120/80V-16". It breaks down as follows:
 /80V-16:
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 *16 is the diameter of the wheel that this tire is intended for.
 Since the British system uses an alpha code for the tire width, a table is included below to indicate what metric and American widths are included. The table also includes the recommended rim widths for those tire widths.
 ==Speed Ratings==