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--- cars:tires [2024/05/06 18:53] – created adam
+++ cars:tires [2024/06/11 16:41] (current) – adam
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-**p** is for passenger. (as opposed to truck, trailer, whatever other vehicle) \\
+**p** is for passenger. (as opposed to truck, trailer, or **m** for motorcycle - yes they use the same format) \\
 **205** is section width in millimeters. \\
 **55** is "aspect ratio" or "profile". I think: Ratio of width (along car axle) to height (along radius) \\
 **R** is "radial construction", most are radial - there's the rare D for "bias-ply" or B for "Belted" \\
 **16** is for wheel diameter, in inches. you might also find these in millimeters. \\
-**89H** is for the service description; the service the tire can provide. H = 130mph, apparently.
+**89H** is for the service description; the service the tire can provide. the number is some factor with respect to weight rating, the letter is a speed rating. (H is 130mph)
-that "H" in "89H" is a speed rating.
 ^ Speed Rating ^ Miles/Hour ^ KM/Hour ^ Typical Application(s) ^

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