1998 Bmw 318ti Tire Sizes

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1998 BMW 318ti Sport

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.

1998 BMW 318ti Standard

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
185/65R15 87T
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.
87
This tire has a load index of 87, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1202 pounds (545 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.