235 70 or 235 75, that is the question

[Snotty]

But 60 has nothing to do with width...

Yes it does. A 60 is a wider tire than a 70.

 

[polara71]

 

[polara71]

Im looking at Toms chart and struggling comprehension

 

[300rag]

But 60 has nothing to do with width...

Yes it does. A 60 is a wider tire than a 70.

You're both right. A 60 and a 70 series tire of the same size, like 235 for example, will be the same cross section width. The 60 series tire will have a slightly wider tread dimension, so yes, in that respect it would be wider, but the measurement at the sidewall cross section will be 235mm for both.

 

[bnz84]

It all depends on the width. A 60 can be equal or taller with more sidewall than a 70 series if you go fat enough. These 2 tire sizes are identical except for width.