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Old Aug 20, 2000 | 09:41 PM
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Since I've never had to buy ATV tires before, I never understood what the numbers meant. For a tire such as 20x11x9, I understand that the 20 stands for 20 inch rim, but I'm not sure what the last 2 numbers mean. Is the middle number the width of the tire in inches? Is the last number the distance from the rim to the tire in inches? These are my best guesses but I'm not sure. Can anybody help??
 
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Old Aug 20, 2000 | 09:51 PM
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The three numbers refer to height, width, & rim diameter, respectively.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2000 | 09:58 PM
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Thanks hot shoe. That helps. I guess I had them all backwards.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2000 | 11:50 PM
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Please take the time to review my article on such subject.

www.bombardierds650.com

You'll find it on the main page under "Will this tire fit on this rim?"
 
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Old Aug 21, 2000 | 04:55 AM
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Well-written, clear and informative article on the Bombardier website, KawasakiKid! Thanks for sharing.

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Old Aug 21, 2000 | 03:30 PM
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Thank you Tree Farmer! That means quite a bit, coming from you. I greatly respect and enjoy your posts. You surpise the hell out of me, at times, knowing what you do, for a Tree Farmer..

Just kidding, but thanks again!
 
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