Re: I've got my flame proof jumpsuit on... (was: Re: Tire Sizes)

[Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>]

Russell Neyhart wrote:
> 
>   Also, in reference to Larry's reply, a 195/60-14 and 195/60-15 would be
> the same width.  The difference comes with the second number, which is an
> aspect ratio of the width, meaning that in both cases the distance from the
> outer edge of the wheel to the outer edge of the tire would be approximately
> 60% of the width. 

        I guess I didn't make myself clear (how could that have happened?) in
my reply.  What I meant to convey is that the 195x60 tire would be a lot
wider than a stock 175Rx14 tire.  Sometimes I can't explain all that I
know.  Thanks for keeping me awake.


Larry Dickstein