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205/55/16/W sample size
Tyre size and sidewall markings explained
Tyre width
The tyre width in the size above is the 205 marking on the tyre. The tyre width is measured in millimeters and is the width of the tyre.
Tyre profile
The tyre profile is the height of the sidewall expressed as a percentage of the width, which is 55 in the sample
Rim size
This is the size of the rim diameter and is measured in inches, 16 in the sample size.
Speed rating
The tyre speed rating (i.e. W) indicates the maximum speed of the tyre. For example, the W rating indicates a maximum speed of 168 mph.
The tyre width in the size above is the 205 marking on the tyre. The tyre width is measured in millimeters and is the width of the tyre.
Tyre profile
The tyre profile is the height of the sidewall expressed as a percentage of the width, which is 55 in the sample
Rim size
This is the size of the rim diameter and is measured in inches, 16 in the sample size.
Speed rating
The tyre speed rating (i.e. W) indicates the maximum speed of the tyre. For example, the W rating indicates a maximum speed of 168 mph.