What does the 185 mean on tires?

What does the 185 mean on tires?

Indicates the tire’s section width in millimeters (185 mm). The aspect ratio, representing the height of the sidewall as 65% of the 185 mm width. This provides a comfortable cushion for urban driving. R: Signifies radial construction, the industry standard for modern passenger tires. R16 is a Metric tire that comes in a Standard Load (SL) range and an Extra Load (XL) range. Standard load (SL) size has a load index of 83 with a maximum load capacity of 1074 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 1074 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.

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