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Marque Remarks => Husqvarna => Topic started by: Husky70 on November 04, 2013, 09:20:03 am

Title: Tyre recommendations sought
Post by: Husky70 on November 04, 2013, 09:20:03 am

Time for new tyres for the 77 360 Auto. I would appreciate advice re (a) brands and (b) sizes - I could understand 4.50 x 18, but the new (to me) size descriptions confuse me. Any help much appreciated!

Richard in NZ

Title: Re: Tyre recommendations sought
Post by: John Orchard on November 04, 2013, 09:29:54 am

Tyre sizes varies a little from brand to brand but basically a 120/90x18 would replace a 4.50x18.

A 120/90 is 120mm wide with 90% of 120mm in height.  Old school measurement was 4.50" wide by 4.50" high.  Newer tyres are lower profile.

Initial low-profile tyres measurements were a little confusing, a 4.10x18 was a 4.00x18 but with 10% lower profile, a 4.60x18 was a 10% lower profile version of a 4.50x18.

Title: Re: Tyre recommendations sought
Post by: Husky70 on November 04, 2013, 11:46:22 am

Thanks John, very helpful.

Title: Re: Tyre recommendations sought
Post by: Ted on November 07, 2013, 07:26:28 pm

Bridgestone 404 rear.  4.50x18

Bridgestone 403 front.  3.00 x21