Quote (ChowYunFat @ Mar 4 2014 09:57pm)

Hm.

If I tell you I'm looking for a 225/45/R17 tire, do you know what that nomenclature refers to?

Quote (butwhytharum @ Mar 5 2014 01:11am)

225- tire width
45- sidewall profile (not sure if its the measurement of the sidewall)
17- rim size

you should worry about the other stuff that comes along with getting an apprentiship
and dont forget the oil drain plug as you said your working at an audi dealership you will have high end customers

from what ive seen trolling around in here andy has some good knowledge

Quote (Subwoofer @ Mar 5 2014 03:46am)

a year and half and still not done with his car build........

Quote (MyGodIsTheSun @ Mar 5 2014 05:24am)

Eric The Car Guy on youtube man.
Guy is god's gift to diy guys who need tips.
As far as tire specific things, I'd imagine going to a shop and asking would get you a lot further. That or looking up things like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTiIjfhpcIE None of which helps unless thats the machine you'll be using.
Also..Jesus christ what a hideous wheel in the first part.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC5p08jTTvo

Good luck with the new job hombre.

Quote (SlyGoSu @ Mar 5 2014 03:58pm)

XXX/YYY/ZZZ

X = Tire width, in mm
Y = Ratio of sidewall, relative to tire width, in mm
Z = Rim size in inches

215/35/18

X = 215mm
Y = 75.25mm (215mm x 35% = 75.25mm)
Z = 18 inches

Run flats and low pros will be a pain until you get used to them, they will make you tons of money afterwards.

Quote (TRADE_MASTER @ Mar 5 2014 04:54pm)

low pro would be something like an r8 tire im assuming? when i look at them they are flat as shit but have a wide width. wide widtch for obvious reasons...