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What does 245 45 R20 mean?

What does 245 45 R20 mean? The 245 means width, the 45 means profile height, the Z is speed rating, and the 20 is diameter. ZR20 and 245/45R20 are identical dimensions. The difference is tire construction and compound to theoretically withstand high speed. And yep you worked it out correctly: a 245/45R17 fits on a […]

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Is 265 70R17 a 33 inch tire?

Is 265 70R17 a 33 inch tire? A 265/70R17 tire measures approximately 31. The only difference between the two tires, 265/70R16 and 265/75R16 is in the aspect ratio which determines the overall height of the sidewall. R16 has a 70% aspect ratio, which gives a shorter sidewall than the 265/75R16.Google a tire size calculator/comparison and

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Is an LT tire 10-ply?

Is an LT tire 10-ply? Lt tires are usually 8-ply (load range d) or 10-ply (load range e). Passenger tires generally have a 4-ply or 6-ply equivalent sidewall. The performance trade-off of this added weight is a harsher ride, less fuel efficiency, and less responsive handling. Because of their stiffer sidewall, lt tires don’t absorb

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