Metric tire sizes are such that in 195 r 14 the 195 is width in mm.
The commonly listed aspect ratio, such as the 70 in 205/70 r 14, is
the percentage of height that is the width of tire at max inflation
pressure.

There, as always, manufacturer deviations from the standard.

195r14 Hankooks are fine tires. I used them until I upgraded to 16''
forged Mercedes CLK wheels and suitably sized tires, which are
heavenly compared to anything you can wrap around those stock 14''
hoops.

2010/5/10, B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net>:
> I called Bus Depot to see if they have the Hankook RA08 tires in stock. The
> ones on the website say 185R14.  The rep told me they will be getting those
> tomorrow but they do have the 195R14 in stock. I've perused a few tire
> websites and am still confused as what those numbers are. I currently have
> 205 70R 14's and was happy with them (except they are car tires). Is it just
> that the 195's are a little wider than the 185's? Maybe I want them instead.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>

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Chris S.
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