What does 235/50r18 mean for tires?

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JosephineDella
07/30/25 8:28am
Tire 235/50r18 refers to the specification size of the tire. Among them, 235 indicates that the tire section width is 235mm, 18 represents the rim diameter of the tire, meaning the rim diameter used by the tire is 18 inches, 50 represents the aspect ratio of the tire, meaning the ratio of the tire's height to its width is 50%, and R indicates that the tire is a radial tire. Below is relevant information about the tire 235/50r18: 1. Generally, the aspect ratio of tires ranges between 30% and 80%. Under normal circumstances, ordinary sedans should not use tires with an aspect ratio >75%, while luxury cars and high-performance sports cars are recommended to use tires with an aspect ratio <60%. 2. The tire is one of the most important components of a car. Its main functions are to support the entire weight of the vehicle, bear the load of the car, ensure good adhesion between the wheel and the road surface to improve the car's power, braking, and passing performance; prevent severe vibration and early damage to car components, adapt to the high-speed performance of the vehicle and reduce driving noise, ensuring driving safety, handling stability, comfort, and energy efficiency.
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