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15
5/
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5 R
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16
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C
Ca
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utt ((A
A)) :: 2
21
15
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This number gives the width
in millimetres of the tyre from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. This is
called as “Section Width”.
C
Ca
allllo
ou
utt ((B
B)) :: 6
65
5 ((T
Tw
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err)) ::
This number, known as the
aspect ratio, gives the tyres ratio of height to section width.
C
Ca
allllo
ou
utt ((C
C)) :: R
R ::
This is the Tyre Construction Code. The “R” stands
for Radial.
C
Ca
allllo
ou
utt ((D
D)) :: 1
16
6 ((T
Tw
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err)) ::
This number is the wheel or rim
diameter in inches.
C
Ca
allllo
ou
utt ((E
E)) :: 9
95
5 ((T
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This number is the tyres
load index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tyre can
support.
C
Ca
allllo
ou
utt ((F
F)) :: H
H ::
Tyre speed rating or speed symbol. Never drive the
vehicle faster than the tyre speed rating. The speed rating denotes
the speed at which a tyre is designed to be driven for extended
periods of time under a standard condition of load and inflation
pressure.
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C
CA
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PA
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SP
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C
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LIIT
TY
Y
K
KM
M/
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HR
R
K
KM
M/
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HR
R
L
120
T
190
M
130
U
200
N
140
H
210
P
150
V
240
Q
160
W
270
R
170
Y
300
S
180
Z
240+
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