"R" stands for Rim.
2007-01-04 03:50:29 · 6 answers · asked by Lone Eagle 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No, I don't think so... I thought it stood for Pressure
2007-01-04 03:57:55 · update #1
R actually stands for radial.
P stands for passenger.
go to Tirerack.com and it has a section that expalains this. Also you might try Firestone.com or Bridgestone.com. Years ago they had excellent explainations on tire terminology.
2007-01-04 03:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
P for Passenger
175 is the tread width in Milla Meters
65 is the percent of width the tire is tall
R for radial tire
and 16 is the Rim size of the tire opening
2007-01-04 12:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by JaberJaw18 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
P stands for passenger car tire. LT stands for light truck
2007-01-04 20:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Passenger as LT stands for light truck
2007-01-04 11:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by Rudedude 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The "P" stands for Passanger Car Tire..............
The LT stands for Light Truck..........
2007-01-04 11:56:02 · answer #5 · answered by huntnyou 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"P" stands for passenger, as in, passenger vehicle.
2007-01-04 11:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by Rich 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋