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Subject:Re: Michelin Agilis51 215/65R15's are the same diameter as stock185/82R14's
From:Mark Drillock
Date:Tue, 5 Dec 2000 19:50:07 -0800

The meaning of the 102/100 numbers is this. The first number is the load
index with only 1 tire and the second smaller number is the load index
when used with dual wheels. We can ignore the second number. The letter
T is the speed rating, again not particularly relevant.

Mark

Mark Dorm wrote:
>
> Okay, someone help me sort this out please. VW's SA web site lists 205 65 R
> 15 97S tires for stock 15 inch wheels. Michelin lists Agilis 51's in 205 65
> R 15 in C102/100T, which I assume are two different load ratings. I would
> have to compare 97S to 100T, I assume. And this means the Agilis 51 205 65 R
> 15 are better than spec.