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Tyre care information from Michelin
1. Energy Saver+ This denotes the name of the tyre.
2. 205/55/16 19V This is the size and characteristics of the tyre.
205 – This is the section width of the tyre. That means the overall width of the tyre in mm.
55 – This is the aspect ratio of the tyre. That is the sidewall height of the tyre as a percentage of the section width.
R – This means the tyre is of Radial construction.
16 – This is the Rim diameter in inches, e.g. 16" wheel.
91 – This is the load index, which is a code associated with the maximum load a tyre can carry.
V – This is the speed symbol, which relates to the maximum speed of use.
3. Tubeless: This means the tyre requires no inner tube
This Peugeot 205 automatic visited our Boston Branch recently for Wheel Balancing. These centre-less “Pepperpot” style wheels can only be balanced on a balancing machine using a plate adapter. The adapter is needed as the wheels are unusual as they have no hole in the centre.
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It was Kings Lynn Depot’s turn to dust off the wooden wire wheel spinner. This time for the stunning Morgan Motor Company, +4, visiting us for a new pair of Avon Tyres