What is the difference in load capacity between 175 and 185 tires?

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Lilah
07/24/25 6:12pm
175 and 185 represent the tire width, not the load index. Wider tires provide better grip and can generate greater acceleration. 1. Generally, tire specifications can be described as: [Tire width in mm]/[Aspect ratio]R[Wheel diameter in inches][Load index][Speed symbol] or [Tire width in mm]/[Aspect ratio][Speed symbol]R[Wheel diameter in inches][Load index]. For example, a tire labeled 195/65R15 88H or 195/65 HR15 88 can be interpreted as: Tire width: 195mm; Aspect ratio: 65%, meaning tire thickness = 126.75, 126.75/195*100% = 65%; Wheel diameter: 15 inches; Load index: 88; Speed symbol: H. 2. 175 tires have a smaller contact area with the ground, resulting in less friction, which can improve fuel efficiency. 3. 185 tires have a larger tread than 175 tires. A larger tread enhances driving safety. Using wider tires improves safety as they provide a larger contact area with the ground during braking, allowing for more effective transmission of braking force to the road and thus reducing braking distance.
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