What Do the Numbers on Wheel Sizes Mean?
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Car tire numbers and letters represent the parameters of the tire. Taking 215/70R15 as an example, 215 indicates that the tire section width is 215mm; 70 is the aspect ratio, which means the ratio of the tire sidewall height to the tire section width is 70%. R stands for radial tire, and 15 indicates that the tire is suitable for a 15-inch wheel hub. Below is some relevant information about tires: Tire lifespan: The wear life of a tire is between 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers. If the tire has not reached the wear limit or mileage but has been in use for 5 years or has developed significant cracks on the sidewall, it should be replaced. Tire material: The main component of a tire is rubber. The maximum storage and anti-aging time for rubber, from natural latex to EPDM and nitrile, does not exceed 10 years. The average service life of various rubber products in use is 3-5 years.