1988 Honda Civic Tire Size
There are multiple tire sizes for your 1988 Honda Civic that depend upon the trim level. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. Then pick the best tire size for your 1988 Honda Civic.
Trim Options:
LX
P175/70R13 82
Simplified Size: 175-70-13
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1988 Honda Civic is P175/70R13 82H. A color-coded explanation of the 1988 Honda Civic's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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175 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 175 millimeters. | ||||||
13 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 13 inches in diameter. | ||||||
82 | This tire has a load index of 82, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1045 pounds (475 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
70 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 122 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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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. |
Trim Options:
DX
P175/70R13 82
Simplified Size: 175-70-13
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1988 Honda Civic is P175/70R13 82S. A color-coded explanation of the 1988 Honda Civic's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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175 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 175 millimeters. | ||||||
13 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 13 inches in diameter. | ||||||
82 | This tire has a load index of 82, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1045 pounds (475 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
70 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 122 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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This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |