What Does Tire Specification Indicate?
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The tire specification indicates the tire's width, aspect ratio, type, and applicable size. Taking 225/60R17 as an example, 225 represents the tire section width of 225mm, 60 is the aspect ratio, meaning the tire sidewall height is 60% of the tire section width, R denotes that the tire is a radial tire, and 17 indicates that the tire is suitable for 17-inch rims. Below is an introduction to radial tires: 1. The crown part of a radial tire is reinforced with steel belts, allowing it to withstand greater internal pressure stress. It features characteristics such as less deformation of the tread, better ground grip, and stability, making it more suitable for high-speed driving. Nowadays, passenger cars commonly use radial tires. 2. Tires can be classified into approximately 8 types based on vehicle categories. Namely: PC — Passenger Car Tires; LT — Light Truck Tires; TB — Truck and Bus Tires; AG — Agricultural Vehicle Tires; OTR — Off-the-Road Tires; ID — Industrial Vehicle Tires; AC — Aircraft Tires; MC — Motorcycle Tires.