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*LanceS13* · 02-21-2002, 02:07 PM

to clarify a little
60 is the aspect ratio of the sidewall to the width.  Your tire is 195mm or 7.7 inches wide.  60% of 195 is 117...so your sidewalls are 117mm or 4.6 in. tall.
The R in the R15 stands for radial.

02-21-2002, 02:07 PM	#5
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 43 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0)	to clarify a little 60 is the aspect ratio of the sidewall to the width.  Your tire is 195mm or 7.7 inches wide.  60% of 195 is 117...so your sidewalls are 117mm or 4.6 in. tall. The R in the R15 stands for radial.