What does 3.00-10 mean for tires?
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3.00-10 tire means a tire with a width of 3 inches and a diameter of 10 inches. 3.00 represents the width of the tire in inches, where one inch equals 2.54 cm, so 3.00 is 7.62 cm. The 10 refers to the diameter of the tire, generally indicating a diameter of 25.4 cm. Tires are the most important components of a vehicle, and their main functions include: supporting the entire weight of the vehicle and bearing the load; transmitting traction and braking torque to ensure adhesion between the wheels and the road; reducing and absorbing vibrations and impact forces during driving to prevent severe vibrations and early damage to vehicle components; adapting to the high-speed performance of the vehicle and reducing noise during driving, ensuring safety, handling stability, comfort, and fuel efficiency. The international standard tire code expresses the section width and aspect ratio as a percentage in millimeters. It is followed by: tire type code, rim diameter (in inches), load index (permissible load mass code), and permissible speed code. For example, in 175/70R14 77H, 175 represents a tire width of 175 mm, 70 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire's section is 70%, meaning the section height is 70% of the width, the rim diameter is 14 inches, the load index is 77, and the speed rating is H.