How to understand metric tire sizes

supremetaco2 · 08-20-2009, 08:30 AM

was just wondering what those numbers meant.. great post man

StaticFilter · 11-12-2009, 07:24 PM

RelentlessTaco · 11-12-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by StaticFilter

Actually, theres a size converter on our site... Its in the bottom of the "Mods & Tutorials" pull down at the top of the page

StaticFilter · 11-12-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RelentlessTaco

Actually, theres a size converter on our site... Its in the bottom of the "Mods & Tutorials" pull down at the top of the page

Yeah but that calc i posted tells me my 35x12.50R17 is a 318/72 R17 no calculations needed

Motive · 11-17-2009, 04:28 PM

Good Post Relentless!

RelentlessTaco · 11-17-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Motive

Good Post Relentless!

Thanks man!

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08-20-2009, 08:30 AM	#21
supremetaco2 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2009, #19500 Location: Oahu, Concrete Jungle Gender: Male Posts: 172 04 PreRunner DC 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Dual Flowmasters 40 Series, Airaid TBS, K&N Intake Filter, Gibson Headers, 3" Fabtech Suspension Kit, 17" Procomp Alloys, MT Baja Claws	was just wondering what those numbers meant.. great post man __________________

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Motive Jager & Red Bull please... Name: Brian Joined: Apr 2009, #16048 Location: Portlandish Gender: Dude Posts: 611 A Black 4x4 2003 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 liter V6 Things & Stuff	Good Post Relentless! __________________

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