2001 Chevrolet Corvette Tire Size
The original tire size for your 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Chevrolet Corvette tire size.
Trim Options:
(EMT Tire)
P275/40ZR18/LL 94(Rear)
Simplified Size: 245-45-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is P245/45ZR17/LL 89Y (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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275 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
LL | The mark of LL means light load. The tire is for light usage and loads. | ||||||
94 | This tire has a load index of 94, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1474 pounds (670 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
Z | This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h). A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating. | ||||||
40 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 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 Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
(EMT Tire)
P245/45ZR17/LL 89(Front)
Simplified Size: 275-40-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is P245/45ZR17/LL 89Y (Front). A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
LL | The mark of LL means light load. The tire is for light usage and loads. | ||||||
89 | This tire has a load index of 89, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1276 pounds (580 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
Z | This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h). A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating. | ||||||
45 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 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 Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |