April 27, 2004
What is the meaning of the numbers that appear on the side of the cars tires? For example: P 215 / 60 R 16 94 V (Sometimes without separating spaces) Item Description
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| Car type: | P | Cross section width in Millimeters | 215 | Slash | / | The ratio of sidewall height to cross section width as a percentage
| 60 | Tier construction: R=Radial-ply | R | Wheel diameter in inches
| 16 | Load index indicates capacity in pounds. (89 = 1279 Pounds)
| 94 | Speed Rating Letter | Max. Miles/Hour
| Q | 99 | S | 112 | T | 118 | H | 130 | V | 149 | Z | 150 or more
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