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P185/70R14 what is the number meaning?

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Old May 31, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Default P185/70R14 what is the number meaning?

I know what is 14inch.

what is the P185 and 70R?
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Old May 31, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Default Re: P185/70R14 what is the number meaning? (xkrntamax)

185 = width from outside edge to inside edge
70 = side wall height
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Old May 31, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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Thanks for the info.

one more question, what unit do they use?
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Old May 31, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Default Re: P185/70R14 what is the number meaning? (xkrntamax)

P = passenger
185 = 185 millimeters across
70 = sidewall height is 70% of that width
R = radial construction
14 = rim size in inches
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Old May 31, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Default Re: P185/70R14 what is the number meaning? (xkrntamax)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xkrntamax &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know what is 14inch.

what is the P185 and 70R?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thsi will help you Sir. Just click on any of the arrows for a more detailed description.
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