How to Calculate Tire Aspect Ratio?

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DelFelicity
07/30/25 9:22am
Tire aspect ratio is a data point for tires, referring to the percentage of the tire's cross-section height to its maximum cross-section width. Below are the precautions for tire replacement and the characteristics of low aspect ratio tires: Precautions for tire replacement: The tires equipped when the vehicle leaves the factory are the optimal specifications selected by the manufacturer after repeated testing. If you want to replace tires of different sizes, it must be done under the guidance of professionals and not arbitrarily, as this involves many issues, and even slight negligence can pose a hazard to driving safety. Additionally, low aspect ratio tires tend to be more delicate, requiring more attention and care during use. Characteristics of low aspect ratio tires: Low aspect ratio, large inner diameter tires, due to their shorter sidewalls and wider tread, have a larger contact area and can withstand greater pressure. They are very sensitive to road conditions, have strong lateral resistance during turns, and enhance vehicle handling.
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