Tyres - dimensions
The car's tyres have a certain dimension, see the examples in the table below.
The dimensions are stated on all car tyres. Example of designation: 215/55R16 97W.
215 | Tyre width (mm) |
55 | Ratio between tyre wall height and tyre width (%) |
R | Radial ply |
16 | Rim diameter in inches (") |
97 | Codes for the maximum permitted tyre load, tyre load index (LI) |
W | Speed rating for maximum permitted speed, speed rating (SS). (In this case 270 km/h (168 mph).) |
The car has an approval for the complete vehicle with certain combinations of wheel rims and tyres.