1983 Oldsmobile 98 Tire Size
Your 1983 Oldsmobile 98 was manufactured with multiple tire sizes. Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences. Then pick the best tire size for your 1983 Oldsmobile 98.
Trim Options:
RegencyRegency Brougham
P215/75R15
Simplified Size: 215-75-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1983 Oldsmobile 98 is P215/75R15. A color-coded explanation of the 1983 Oldsmobile 98's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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215 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters. | ||||||
75 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 161 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. |
Trim Options:
RegencyRegency Brougham
P225/75R15
Simplified Size: 225-75-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1983 Oldsmobile 98 is P225/75R15. A color-coded explanation of the 1983 Oldsmobile 98's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
75 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 168 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. |