2006 Volkswagen Phaeton Tire Sizes

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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
255/45R18/ 103H
255
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.
45
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% 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
18
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 18 inches in diameter.
103
This tire has a load index of 103, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1929 pounds (875 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)
235/55R17/ 103H
235
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 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
17
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 17 inches in diameter.
103
This tire has a load index of 103, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1929 pounds (875 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.

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton W12

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
255/45R18/ 103H
255
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.
45
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% 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
18
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 18 inches in diameter.
103
This tire has a load index of 103, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1929 pounds (875 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)
235/55R17/ 103H
235
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 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
17
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 17 inches in diameter.
103
This tire has a load index of 103, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1929 pounds (875 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.