What does 205/55r16 on the tire mean?
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205/55r16 indicates that the tire has a width of 205 millimeters, an aspect ratio of fifty-five percent, is a radial tire, and fits a 16-inch wheel rim. More details about tires are as follows: 1. A tire generally consists of three parts: the outer tire, the inner tube, and the flap. The inner layer of the tire has a rubber layer with excellent airtightness, gradually moving towards lightweight development. The outer tire is mainly composed of the carcass cushion, tread and sidewall, and bead. 2. The car tire is one of the important components of a vehicle. It directly contacts the road surface and, together with the car suspension, helps to absorb shocks during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving. It also ensures excellent adhesion between the wheel and the road surface, thereby improving the vehicle's traction, braking, and off-road capability.