Tire Size for 1996 Bmw 318i

1996 Bmw 318i Tire Sizes

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Original Tire Size (Show Details)

225/50ZR16

225	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
50	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
16	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 16 inches in diameter.
Z	This tire has a speed rating of Z, which means it has been tested to travel slightly faster than 149 mph (240 km/h) for a duration of 10 minutes.

Original Tire Size (Show Details)

205/60R15 91H

205	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.
60	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
15	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
91	This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1356 pounds (615 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
H	This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)

225/55R15 92V

225	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
55	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
15	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
92	This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1389 pounds (630 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
V	This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Original Tire Size (Show Details)

225/50ZR16

225	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
50	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
16	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 16 inches in diameter.
Z	This tire has a speed rating of Z, which means it has been tested to travel slightly faster than 149 mph (240 km/h) for a duration of 10 minutes.

Original Tire Size (Show Details)

185/65R15 88T

185	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.
65	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
15	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
88	This tire has a load index of 88, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1235 pounds (560 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
T	This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)

205/60R15 91H

205	This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.
60	This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.
R	This letter indicates how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today. R = Radial B = Bias Belt D = Diagonal
15	The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
91	This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1356 pounds (615 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite.
H	This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous.