reading tyre and rim sizes

[eViL~aSh]

Hi Guys
Can someone explain to me what does for e.g
20 X 11 X 8 ?

on normal cars
225 / 45 R 18

225 is width
45 is height
R 18 is rim size.

Thanks
Ash.

 

[brianfulcher15]

atv tires

tire diameter x tire width x rim size



Car tires

tire width x tire sidewall height x rim size

large tires (aka muddin tires for trucks using inch sizes)

tire diameter x tire width x rim size.

 

[eViL~aSh]

atv tires

tire diameter x tire width x rim size



Car tires

tire width x tire sidewall height x rim size

large tires (aka muddin tires for trucks using inch sizes)

tire diameter x tire width x rim size.

Thanks Bud
Then what would be best for
track ?
and
trail riding ?

 

[sheeblast]

you guys are incorrect about the car tire size.
please read this
Tire Tech Information - Tire Size Guide


also for atv tires read 20x10-8
for mx/well groomed trails a 18" tire would do great.
for the normal trails a 20" is the best option
for anything that is rutted and very rough, a 22" tire would work the best.

 

[Blaner]

dont forget that the 18's and 22's are going to alter your gear ratios, the bigger the tire diameter, the loger the ratios will become. well the ratios dont really change, rather your final output speed

 

[sheeblast]

^^^ true. a taller tire will give higher top speed and a smaller will give better acceleration.
you can help get it back to stock by changing the sprockets.