wheel tire question

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  1. ptpdub

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    If I have a 14-inch wheel that measures 7.5 inches across, how do I determine the size of tire I should be looking to buy? image0.jpeg
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Try to go no more section width than the rim width...JMO
     
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    There used to be a couple of great tire/rim calculator sites, but no longer working, see if this helps........if not, just do a google search..........
    https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/
    David
     
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    It depends pn the aspect ratio of the tire. For example: a 45 series tire requires a wider rim width than the same size tire in a 60 series...
     
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    Wheel widths are measured on the inside beads.
     
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    Krazy Comet Tom

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    Yup, that's 6" bead to bead.
     
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