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To clear this up once and for all, can someone measure a 14.5R20 tire so that we will know what it actually is?
Is the 14.5R20 only used for military tires? If so, that would explain the use for this designation for a specific tread pattern, aspect ratio and size.
The 16-20 (or 16R20)...
Thanks for the info guys!
The "14.5" does not imply any particular aspect ratio, so it could be 75, 80 or even 100%, correct?
Duece-Coupe, in your explanation, is "tread width" the same as "tire width"?
14.5 inches = 355 mm, so 14.5 is not an exact translation. Guess I'm wondering where the...
There seem to be some confusion about this tire size, equivalents come up as 365/80R20, 375/75R20, MPT 80 and MPT 70E to name some.
Some are 38.5 inches in dia with 3 plies and others are 10 ply.
Some fit on 8 inch wheels others on 12 inch.
Are they available as military surplus and if so...