Re: Konig wheels

[Bunmar@aol.com]

You're statements are wrong about the 40.  True, 40 series does mean that the
sidewall height is 40% of the width, but it is the width of the TIRE, not the
wheel.  You are correct that a 205/40 on either a 16" or 17" will have the
same sidewall height, but the outside diameter of the tire will be greater on
the 17" wheel.

Chuck Marshall


In a message dated 98-02-03 21:44:45 EST, you write:

> 40 series means 40% of the width. So 40 series on a 8 inch wheel will be 
>  taller than a 40 series on a 7 inch wheel. Regardless of whether it's on 
>  a 16 or a 17inch wheel a 205/40 tire will have the same sidewall height. 
>  
>  >Isn't 40 series a little small, i thought that most people with 205 or
>  >215 widths were going with 45 series on 16's and 40 series on 17's.
>  >Correct me if I am wrong because I am considering new wheels too, and
>  >would rather not screw up.  Of course you did say it was an 8v so maybe
>  >your whell circumference is smaller.