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Frequently Asked Questions
The height of a 245/50R16 tire is approximately 25.6 inches. And, the wide variety 245 in a tire's length refers back to the tire’s width in millimeters; it is the scale of the tire from one sidewall to the other. Also, in this example, a tire with a width of 245 mm may be approximately nine.6 inches extensive.
The tire breaks down into three elements:
- 245: First, this is the width of the tire in millimeters when measured from sidewall to sidewall.
- 50: Second, this number is the aspect ratio; it is the height of the tire’s sidewall as a percent of the width.
- R16: Thirdly, the “R” stands for radial introduction, and lastly “16” is the diameter of the wheel in inches that the tire is designed to fit.
So, a this tire is 245 mm wide, has a sidewall pinnacle that is 50% of its width, and fits on a 16-inch wheel.
