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Old 12-01-03, 10:11 AM
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Default Can some explain what 255 45 20 means ?
I just made up that # but can some one please break it down ? thanks
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Tire rack has some excellent descriptions of what all this stuff means.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/size.htm

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...l/sidewall.htm
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My online calculator explains it and lets you compare sizes.
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