Tires 101: An Introduction: Difference between revisions

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*"80" is the aspect ratio, expressed as a percentage of the width.  
*"80" is the aspect ratio, expressed as a percentage of the width.  
*"H" is the speed rating, once again for 130mph sustained running.  
*"H" is the speed rating, once again for 130mph sustained running.  
*"16" is the diameter of the wheel that this tire is intended for.
*"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==
==Speed Ratings==