Stock rim size: 5" wide or 5.5"?
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Stock rim size: 5" wide or 5.5"?
I have an '84 GS with the stock 4 spoke 13s. I was trying to put some DOT legal race tires on them. Was looking at some 205/60/13s which will fit if the rim is 5.5" wide, but not if it is 5" wide. Anyone know this one?
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Hi, I know this is a dumb question but can somebody tell me when you talk about tires such as 205/60/13s what the first two numbers mean (I am guessing the last number is for the 13 inch rims)
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Originally posted by RotarMotor
Hi, I know this is a dumb question but can somebody tell me when you talk about tires such as 205/60/13s what the first two numbers mean (I am guessing the last number is for the 13 inch rims)
Thanks guys
Hi, I know this is a dumb question but can somebody tell me when you talk about tires such as 205/60/13s what the first two numbers mean (I am guessing the last number is for the 13 inch rims)
Thanks guys
What units are these measured in...because 13 is in inches for a 13" rim...right? But the other numbers cant be in inches 205" is over 17'!! The percent is easily understood, but what units are the tires measured in? 
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1 inch = 25.4mm
section width 205mm/25.4 = 8.07 inches.
aspect ratio 60, so 8.07*.6 = 4.84 inches sidewall height (or 123mm)
overall height = side wall *2 + rim diameter
so 4.84*2+13 = 22.69 inches
of course these numbers are in theory only. tires differ slightly from manufactor and also vary depending on what size rim they are mounted.
section width 205mm/25.4 = 8.07 inches.
aspect ratio 60, so 8.07*.6 = 4.84 inches sidewall height (or 123mm)
overall height = side wall *2 + rim diameter
so 4.84*2+13 = 22.69 inches
of course these numbers are in theory only. tires differ slightly from manufactor and also vary depending on what size rim they are mounted.
