What does LT mean on a tire?

What is a 245 tire equal to?

245: The width of the tire, from sidewall to sidewall, in millimeters. A 245 is 245 millimeters, or 24.5 centimeters, wide. The tread width is actually somewhat smaller than the tire’s actual width.

What is a 245 tire equivalent to?

What size is 245 45R17?

245/45R17 tire has an overall diameter of 25.7 inches or 652 mm that represents the outer diameter of the tire or tire height.

What are the dimensions of a 245/45 17 tire?

What does the R stand for in 245 45R17?

And yep you worked it out correctly: a 245/45R17 fits on a 17″ rim. You’ll usually find a letter ‘R’ between the ‘Profile’ and ‘Rim’ measurements. This ‘R’ points to the type of construction and stands for ‘radial‘.

Is 245 wider than 255?

While the exact dimensions of a 245 or a 255 tire can vary somewhat between tire manufacturers, for any specific manufacturer a 255 tire will have a wider section width (bulge or tread width) than a 245 tire, the difference being 10 mm.

Do all 17 inch tires fit 17 inch rims?

For diameter you’ll need to be sure that your tires and wheels are an exact match, e.g. a 215/65R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter wheel. There’s a bit more flexibility when it comes to wheel widths.

What is the largest tire you can put on a 17 rim?

If your vehicle has a 17-inch rim, the biggest tire size you can put on them is a 54-inch tire (in diameter.) The 54/19.5R17 size has a very thick section width, so this tire should only be put on the appropriate vehicle for safety reasons.

What is the biggest tire that will fit my truck?

On average, if your truck isn’t lifted, you can fit tires up to 33”. In case the vehicle is lifted, you can find a good set of 37” or larger tires to fit. However, to learn what your truck needs, you have to make some measurements.

Do bigger tires need bigger rims?

To keep the suspension and speedometer functioning correctly, both the stock diameter and width of the wheels and tires needs to be maintained. As a general rule of thumb, it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim.

Do wider tires affect gas mileage?

The short answer: yes. Tires can make a big difference in the number of miles a driver gets to a tank of gas. In fact, 20% to 30% of a vehicle’s fuel consumption and 24% of road vehicle CO2 emissions are tire-related. Tires affect vehicle fuel efficiency primarily through rolling resistance.

Can bigger tires affect transmission?

Unfortunately, big tires can also go hand-in-hand with something less enjoyable: transmission failure.

Do bigger tires affect steering?

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On the downside, a wider contact area reduces the responsiveness of tires to the steering wheel. As tires take longer to rotate, steering becomes more challenging than usual. Large tires further add weight and limit the movement of your drivetrain.

Do bigger tires give a smoother ride?

As a general rule, bigger wheels result in a rougher ride. Switching to a smaller wheel and a thicker tire can give you a smoother ride without any major modifications to your car. However, if you go too crazy and change your wheel size too much, it can cause some problems.