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How to read a tyre
Ever wondered what the markings on the side of a tyre mean.
1
4x4 Diamaris. This is the name of the tyre.
2
285/35 R 22 102W This is the size and characteristics of the tyre.
285: This is the section width of the tyre. That means the overall width of the tyre in mm
35: This is the aspect ratio of the tyre. That is the sidewall height of the tyre as a percentage of the section width
R: This mean the tyre is of Radial construction
22: This is the internal diameter of the tyre.
102: This is the load index. How much weight the tyre can carry
W: This is the speed index. The maximum speed the tyre is
designed for.
3
Tubeless: This means the tyre has no inner tube.
Ever wondered what the markings on the side of a tyre mean.
1
4x4 Diamaris. This is the name of the tyre.
2
285/35 R 22 102W This is the size and characteristics of the tyre.
285: This is the section width of the tyre. That means the overall width of the tyre in mm
35: This is the aspect ratio of the tyre. That is the sidewall height of the tyre as a percentage of the section width
R: This mean the tyre is of Radial construction
22: This is the internal diameter of the tyre.
102: This is the load index. How much weight the tyre can carry
W: This is the speed index. The maximum speed the tyre is
designed for.
3
Tubeless: This means the tyre has no inner tube.
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