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Old 07-11-2002, 06:57 PM
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i just put new centerline glazxy 2 rims with 285/7/16
i need the tire size broke down for my hpp3 can some one help th

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Go to tirerack.com You should fine everything you need.
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Default Re: need help tire Q?

assuming that size was 285/ 70 /16, that tire height will be 31.7" tall.

Here is the formula:

(section width)x(height70=.70)/(25.1mm =1")=(sidewall height)x2+rim height

285 x .70 = 199.5mm / 25.4 = 7.854" x 2 = 15.708 + 16" = 31.708

Hope that helps
BTW, moving to appearance section.
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Default Re: need help tire Q?

or you could go here .... http://www.c5-corvette.com/tirecalc.htm
works pretty good and can tell you nearly anything you would want to know
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