What do different numbers and letters mean on the sidewall of the tire? (for example tire size 205 / 55 R 16 94 T XL)
The first three numbers (205) indicate the width of the tire tread in millimeters. 60 is the aspect ratio or profile of tire. This is indicated in percentage of the tire width. “R” stands for the construction method of the tire indicating the tire is a radial tire. The following two numbers (16) ind…