How to Measure Tire Size?
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Measuring tire size involves the following steps: 1. Use a metal tape measure to wrap around the tire along the centerline of the tread or a higher point near the centerline to measure the outer circumference; 2. Select a section of the tire sidewall without markings, decorative lines, or protective ribs, and use a vernier caliper or calipers to measure the cross-section width at approximately four equally spaced points around the tire circumference; 3. Calculate the data accordingly. Tire sizes are expressed in millimeters, indicating the cross-section width and the aspect ratio percentage, followed by the tire type code, rim diameter, load index, and speed rating code. For example, take 175/70R14 77H: 175 represents a tire width of 175mm, 70 indicates the tire's aspect ratio is 70%, the rim diameter is 14 inches, the load index is 77, and the speed rating is H.